AwardedAwarded 27 April 2026
Annual Maintenance of Water Features in Cheltenham 2026
Cheltenham Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Cheltenham Borough Council awarded grounds maintenance and heating and plumbing work to Watkins Iles Ltd on 27 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £144,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 20 April 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
The Authority is seeking to let a three year contract (with the possibility of a two year extension), for the annual maintenance of public water features between May and October (inclusive). The work encompasses preparation for the season, daily operation visits, repairs and ongoing maintenance, and close down. The works also include safety checks and certification of the electrical installations, Legionella risk management, and an end of year asset condition report.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Watkins Iles Ltd (SME) 1 bid received | £136,035 | Awarded 15 April 2026 28 April 2026 to 27 April 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 014237-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 044929-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 044931-2026
About the buyer
Cheltenham Borough CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
35Awards
26Suppliers it has used most for grounds maintenance
- Dean Martin Contractors Limited1 contract
- Watkins Iles Ltd1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open grounds maintenance tenders- £20kestimated
- £11kestimated
- £160kestimated
- £300kestimated
- £40kestimated
From notice 014237-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 February 2026, last updated 15 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.