MULBERRY PLACE WATER FEATURE SERVICE CONTRACT
Estimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
26 June 2026
Published
Not specified
Type
Service
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 maintain and service an ornamental water feature (14 jet pumps with coloured lighting) in a public square at Mulberry Place. The feature operates daily March–October, has filtration systems, and is used by children and dogs. You'll handle routine maintenance, water quality checks, parts replacement, and emergency repairs.
Requirements
- Ability to undertake weekly and fortnightly inspection and servicing visits
- Ability to undertake monthly inspection and servicing visits
- Ability to undertake quarterly inspection and servicing visits
- Ability to undertake annual inspection and servicing visits
- Capability to conduct water quality testing (routine precautionary flushing and monitoring)
- Capability to test cold water supplies within the plant room
- Knowledge of legionella risk assessment and precautionary measures (formal lab testing by others, but you handle preventative flushing)
- Ability to supply and replace consumable materials (chemicals, filters, etc.)
- Ability to supply and replace major service items (pumps, lighting, filtration components)
- Ability to provide emergency repair service as required
- Understanding of public safety requirements (feature accessed by children and dogs)
- No specific certifications mentioned in this notice — check full tender documents for water treatment, legionella awareness, or electrical safety requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Weekly or fortnightly inspections and servicing of all 14 jet pumps and integrated coloured lighting system
- Monthly inspections and servicing of the complete water feature
- Quarterly inspections and servicing of the complete water feature
- Annual full inspections and servicing of pumps, lighting, and all mechanical components
- Routine precautionary flushing of cold water supplies in the plant room
- Regular monitoring and routine testing of water quality (coarse straining, sand filtration, UV, bromine, and acid treatment systems)
- Supply and fit replacement consumable materials (filters, chemicals, bulbs, seals, etc.)
- Supply and fit replacement major service items (pumps, lighting units, filtration components, etc.)
- Provide emergency repair service for the water feature and associated systems when required (costs funded separately outside contract)
- Maintain water recirculation system during winter shutdown (November–February)
How to Read This Tender
- 1Look for Appendices 2, 3, 4, and 5 in the full tender documents — these contain the detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual service schedules you must follow. Don't bid without reviewing these, as they define your actual workload.
- 2Notice that 'repairs' are funded separately — this means routine maintenance is in the contract price, but breakdowns are paid on a time-and-materials basis. Make sure you understand what counts as 'routine' (preventative) versus 'repair' (reactive).
- 3The feature operates March–October but the water treatment system runs year-round in recirculation mode. Budget for winter maintenance visits even when jets are off.
- 4Legionella testing is done by a laboratory contractor, but you must do the precautionary flushing and monitoring. Check whether you need legionella awareness training or if the council provides this.
- 5Public safety is critical — children and dogs use this feature. The council will have liability concerns. Check if you need public liability insurance, safeguarding checks, or incident reporting procedures.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider sub-contracting the laboratory water testing to a specialist firm if you don't have in-house capability — the contract says formal testing is done by others, so partner with a legionella testing company to handle that part professionally.
- Bundle your pricing carefully. Separate out consumables (filters, chemicals, bulbs) from labour and major parts. The council may want to know unit costs for replacement items so they can budget annually. Offer a tiered service package (basic maintenance vs. premium with faster repairs).
- Highlight your understanding of public safety and child/dog access in your bid. Mention any experience with public realm maintenance, water treatment compliance, or similar council contracts. A small business can win this by showing you're reliable, responsive, and understand the legislative risk around water features.
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Key Dates
Published
Not specified
Submission deadline
26 June 2026
Notice type
Tender
Source
council:west-northamptonshire-council
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