Contract awardedFountain maintenance

Annual Maintenance of Water Features in Cheltenham 2026

Seasonal maintenance of public water features from May to October, including pre-season preparation, daily operational visits, repairs, and winter close-down. The scope requires ongoing maintenance, safety certification of electrical installations, Legionella risk management, and the delivery of an annual asset condition report at the end of each season.

Awarded value
£136k
As published
Published
17 February 2026
Awarded
15 May 2026
Watkins Iles Ltd
Contract length
36 months
Ends 27 April 2029

What the contract covers

Maintenance and operational services contract

Provision of seasonal maintenance, daily operational support, and safety compliance services for public water features and associated mechanical and electrical installations.

  • Annual maintenance of public water features between May and October, including preparation for the season, daily operation visits, repairs, ongoing maintenance and close-down
  • Safety checks and certification of the electrical installations
  • Legionella risk management
  • An end-of-year asset condition report

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Maintenance and operational services contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
36 months
Extensions
24 months
Longest it can run
60 months
Contract dates
28 April 2026 to 27 April 2029
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
50324200, 50510000, 77313000

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Cheltenham Borough Council

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Watkins Iles Ltd

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/349708/annual-maintenance-of-water-features-in-cheltenham-2026
Buyer reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0655d9
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655d9
Last checked
5 November 2026

Cheltenham Borough Council. Annual Maintenance of Water Features in Cheltenham 2026. Contract award, 17 February 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/349708/annual-maintenance-of-water-features-in-cheltenham-2026 (accessed 5 November 2026).