Quomps Splash Park - Operation, Servicing & Seasonal Maintenance Contract (2026-2029)

Christchurch Town CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-067347Procurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£124k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

25 Mar 2026

Deadline 20 Apr 2026

Description

Christchurch Town Council is procuring a three‑year contract (with an optional one‑year extension) for the servicing, operation and maintenance of the Quomps Splash Park. The Contractor will provide all daily operational checks, water quality testing, chemical dosing, plant room operations, and public‑facing readiness tasks throughout the seasonal operating period. The service includes two site visits per day during the open season, monthly microbiological testing using an accredited laboratory, annual deep cleaning and disinfection of the three water tanks, routine plant servicing, and reactive maintenance of pumps, filters, jets and controls. The Contractor must supply all chemicals, consumables, PPE, and specialist equipment required to deliver the service. The contract also includes seasonal commissioning, end‑of‑season decommissioning/winterisation, and winter call‑outs for flooding or system protection. All work must comply with relevant UK water quality, safety, electrical and pool plant standards, and must be carried out by suitably competent personnel. The required services must be delivered in accordance with the detailed specification and service levels set out in the tender documents.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-067347
Total value
£124,000 excluding VAT
£148,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2029
Possible extension to 30 Apr 2030

The contract includes the option to extend for a further one (1) year at the sole discretion of the Council. The extension may be used where the Contractor has delivered the Services to a satisfactory standard in accordance with the specification, service levels and key performance indicators, and where the Council determines that continued service provision is required. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory performance, ongoing operational need and availability of budget.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
43324100
50870000
90913100
Contract locations
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
10 Apr 2026, 10:59 pm
Submission deadline
20 Apr 2026, 10:59 pm
Submission address
Submission address: All tender submissions must be sent by email to: procurement@christchurch-tc.gov.uk Special instructions: - Tenders must be submitted before the stated deadline and clearly labelled "Quomps Splash Park - Tender Submission". - Submissions must include all required documents set out in the tender specification, pricing schedule, RAMS summary, evidence of qualifications, references and supporting information. - All clarification questions must also be submitted to procurement@christchurch-tc.gov.uk by the clarification deadline. - Late submissions cannot be accepted. - Tenders should be submitted in PDF or Microsoft Office formats. -All communication regarding this procurement must be made through the above email address.
Electronic submission
No
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition