ESCC-HP-PME-Etchingham Primary School Drainage Remedials
East Sussex County CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
28 May 2026
Type
works
Overview
Etchingham Primary School Drainage Remedials
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East Sussex County Council (ESCC) is seeking a contractor to fix drainage problems at Etchingham Primary School. This is a facilities maintenance contract for a public school building where the drainage system needs repair or replacement work.
Requirements
- Must be able to work safely on school premises during operational hours or holidays
- Likely to need appropriate insurance (Employer's Liability and Public Liability as standard for school work)
- Health and Safety compliance — work near children or in occupied educational setting
- Check full tender documents for: relevant drainage/plumbing certifications, asbestos awareness (older school buildings), and any requirement for DBS clearance if accessing school grounds regularly
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Diagnose the drainage fault(s) at Etchingham Primary School
- Carry out remedial works to fix the drainage system (repair, replacement, or clearance — exact scope in full documents)
- Make good any excavation or disrupted areas after works
- Ensure minimal disruption to school operations and safety during works
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a maintenance/remedial works contract, not new-build — focus on the problem statement and scope. Look for site survey reports, photos, or technical descriptions of the drainage issue in the full tender pack.
- 2School contracts have strict safety and access restrictions. Check the 'Working Hours' and 'Holiday Dates' sections carefully — you may only work during school holidays or outside teaching hours.
- 3The contract value and duration should be in the 'Tender Values' or 'Project Schedule' section. Drainage work can be unpredictable — look for provisions about variations (extra costs if the problem is worse than suspected).
- 4Read the 'Site Conditions' and 'Ground Conditions' sections closely — drainage remedials often hit buried surprises. Clarify what's already known about the system before bidding.
- 5Check if a site visit is required or strongly recommended. For school drainage work, you almost always need to inspect in person to price accurately.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a smaller business without large drainage teams, consider partnering with a specialist drainage subcontractor — ESCC often accepts consortium bids. You could be the main contractor managing the school liaison and program, with the drainage expert as your subcontractor.
- School budgets are tight and contracts are often fixed-price. Build in a contingency for unknown issues (burst pipes, blockages, collapsed sections), but keep your bid competitive — councils compare multiple quotes.
- Social value scoring can win you points with councils. Consider: local apprenticeship placements, community benefit (e.g., drainage advice for local residents), or waste recycling targets for excavated material.
Award Details
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East Sussex County CouncilKey Dates
Published
28 May 2026
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