MULBERRY PLACE WATER FEATURE SERVICE CONTRACT
Estimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
26 June 2026
Published
Not specified
Type
Service Contract
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 run and maintain an ornamental water feature (14 jet pumps with lights) in a public plaza at Mulberry Place. The work includes routine weekly to annual servicing, water quality testing, replacing parts and consumables, and fixing breakdowns. The feature operates March to October daily (8am–10pm), with winter maintenance on reduced schedule.
Requirements
- Ability to undertake weekly and fortnightly inspection and servicing visits
- Competency to perform monthly, quarterly, and annual servicing schedules (see Appendices 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Water quality testing capability — routine precautionary flushing and monitoring of cold water supplies in the plant room
- Knowledge of legionella risk and biological water contamination (formal lab testing done by others, but contractor must do routine checks)
- Ability to source, stock, and replace consumable materials (e.g. sand filters, UV bulbs, bromine, acid treatment chemicals)
- Ability to source and install major replacement service items (e.g. pumps, electrical components, filtration plant parts)
- Emergency repair availability — responsive repair service outside normal contract scope
- Understanding of public safety protocols (feature is freely accessible to children and dogs)
- No specific qualifications listed — check full tender documents for insurance, water treatment certification, or health & safety requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Carry out weekly and fortnightly inspections and servicing of all 14 jet pumps and integrated coloured lighting system
- Perform monthly servicing checks on the entire water circulation and treatment system
- Complete quarterly servicing of the coarse straining, sand filtration, ultraviolet, bromine, and acid treatment plant
- Undertake annual full servicing and inspection of all mechanical, electrical, and chemical systems
- Test water quality regularly — routine flushing and monitoring of cold water supplies in the plant room (legionella and biological content)
- Source and install replacement consumable materials (filters, bulbs, treatment chemicals) as needed
- Source and install major replacement parts when pumps, motors, lighting, or filtration components fail
- Respond to emergency repair calls and arrange fixes (funding provided separately by Council)
- Manage the winter shutdown (October) and spring restart (March) of the 14 pumps and lighting
- Maintain winter recirculation operation of the water treatment system (November–February)
How to Read This Tender
- 1Check Appendices 2, 3, 4, and 5 carefully — these detail exactly what inspections and servicing are required at each frequency (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual). This is where the real scope of work is hidden.
- 2Note that 'repair service' and 'consumable/major item replacement' are mentioned as out-of-contract or separately funded — clarify with the Council whether you quote for these or if they handle procurement separately.
- 3Water treatment is safety-critical because the feature is used by children and dogs; the Council takes legionella and biological testing seriously, so expect robust health & safety and compliance expectations.
- 4The contract runs March–October (8 weeks operating, 4 weeks winter maintenance), so plan staffing and stock for seasonal variation.
- 5Look for the 'Formal laboratory testing' clause — it tells you what the Council does (lab testing) and what you do (routine checks and flushing). Don't assume you're doing the formal lab work.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Partner with or subcontract to a water treatment specialist if you're not already experienced in filtration and sanitation plant — this is technical work and gets scrutinized for public safety.
- Build a inventory buffer for consumables (sand, UV bulbs, bromine, acid) so you can respond quickly to seasonal restarts and emergency repairs; delays frustrate councils.
- Ask the Council upfront whether they want you to quote for parts replacement or whether they source parts centrally — this affects your pricing model and cash flow.
- Social value: highlight any local employment, training in water treatment skills, or community safety benefits in your bid — councils score these points.
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Key Dates
Published
Not specified
Submission deadline
26 June 2026
Notice type
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Source
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