MULBERRY PLACE WATER FEATURE SERVICE CONTRACT
Estimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
26 June 2026
Published
Not specified
Type
Not specified
Overview
The Council operates an ornamental water feature within the paved public realm at Mulberry Place, Daventry NN11 4GU. The feature consists of 14 jet pumps set in a triangular formation within the paving.
The pumps are fitted with integrated coloured lighting to illuminate the water jets at night and operate on a pre-programmed cycle to create different heights and configurations of flow. The feature is set to operate daily between 08:00 and 22:00 from March to October.
The jet pumps are shut down during the winter period, but the water treatment system remains operational on a recirculation basis throughout the winter. The feature is freely accessible to the public and is routinely accessed by children and dogs, in particular as a leisure feature.
Additional details
Because of the public interaction the feature includes extensive filtration and sanitation plant, including coarse straining, sand filtration and ultraviolet, bromine and acid treatments. Formal laboratory testing for legionella and biological content for the water feature is undertaken by others but the successful contractor will be required to undertake routine precautionary flushing, monitoring and testing of cold water supplies within the plant room.
The scope of work required is for the successful bidder to undertake all routine service operations as described in Appendices 2, 3, 4 and 5 including weekly/fortnightly, monthly, quarterly and annual inspection and servicing, water quality tests, provision and replacement of consumable materials and the provision and replacement of major service items. The successful bidder will also undertake to provide a repair service as and when required. Repairs will be arranged and funded outside of the provisions of this contract.
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Daventry Council needs a contractor to look after a public ornamental water feature with 14 jet pumps and coloured lighting at Mulberry Place. The work includes weekly checks, maintenance, water quality testing, replacing parts, and fixing things when they break. The feature runs daily from March to October and needs year-round care.
Requirements
- Ability to undertake weekly and fortnightly inspection and servicing
- Ability to undertake monthly inspection and servicing
- Ability to undertake quarterly inspection and servicing
- Ability to undertake annual inspection and servicing
- Competence in water quality testing
- Ability to provide and replace consumable materials (e.g. filters, chemicals, light bulbs)
- Ability to provide and replace major service items (e.g. pumps, filtration equipment)
- Ability to undertake routine precautionary flushing of cold water supplies
- Ability to monitor and test cold water supplies in the plant room
- Availability to provide emergency repair service as required
- Understanding of legionella risk management (though formal laboratory testing is done by others)
- Knowledge of water treatment systems including sand filtration, UV treatment, bromine and acid treatment
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Complete weekly and fortnightly inspections and servicing of all 14 jet pumps and integrated coloured lighting system
- Complete monthly inspections and servicing of the entire water feature system
- Complete quarterly inspections and servicing of the entire water feature system
- Complete annual inspections and servicing of the entire water feature system
- Perform routine precautionary flushing of cold water supplies within the plant room
- Undertake and record routine water quality testing of the cold water system
- Provide, install and replace consumable materials such as filter media, chemical treatments (bromine and acid), UV lamps, and light bulbs
- Provide, install and replace major service items including jet pumps, filtration equipment, and treatment systems when needed
- Respond to and repair faults in the pumps, lighting, or water treatment systems as they occur
- Maintain the water feature during operating season (March to October daily 08:00-22:00)
- Maintain the recirculation water treatment system during winter shutdown (November to February)
How to Read This Tender
- 1Look for Appendices 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the full tender documents — these contain the detailed schedules for what work is needed at each interval (weekly/fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, annual). You must understand exactly what tasks are listed there before you bid.
- 2Understand the two different operating modes: the feature runs actively March-October, but the water treatment system (filtration, chemicals, UV) runs all year. Your bid must cover both phases.
- 3Note that formal legionella testing is done by someone else, but you are responsible for routine monitoring, flushing and testing of the cold water supply — make sure you know the difference and don't assume the council tests everything.
- 4Repairs are listed as 'outside the provisions of this contract' and 'arranged and funded' separately — this likely means you'll bill for repairs on a time-and-materials basis, not a fixed price. Clarify the repair process and payment terms during bid submission.
- 5This is a public-facing facility used by children and dogs — the council has installed extensive safety measures (filtration, sanitation, UV, chemical treatment). Your bid should demonstrate you understand water safety, hygiene, and public liability issues.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you don't have in-house expertise in all areas (pump maintenance, electrical lighting systems, water chemistry, filtration plant), consider partnering with specialists as subcontractors — for example, a plumbing company could team with a water treatment technician. This increases your chances of winning without needing to hire new staff immediately.
- The contract mentions water quality testing and legionella precautions — check whether you need any specific certifications (e.g. water hygiene engineer qualifications, COSHH training, or accreditation with water industry bodies). Getting these before you bid will make you more competitive.
- Build a detailed schedule and cost estimate based on the appendices (Appendices 2-5) before you submit. Quote separately for regular servicing (fixed price, predictable) and repairs (variable cost, time-based). Councils appreciate transparency — show the council you've understood every task and estimated realistic time and material costs.
Likely incumbents
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Atkins Realis
- 2
Go Travel Solutions
- 3
Axiell ALM Ltd
- 4
HeyCentric Limited
- 5
(2) Systra Ltd
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