Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3e-82ab-73d7-b3cb-dc8ec505afdc/24hr-drop-tests-on-cold-water-storage-tanks closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 24hr Drop Tests on Cold Water Storage Tanks [Swindon Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/swindon-borough-council) Estimated value £55,000 Published 19 Jul 2019 Deadline Closed 28 Aug 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Request for Quotation for the Provision of 24hr Drop Tests on Cold Water Storage Tanks Swindon Borough Council (SBC), wishes to submit to RFQ the requirements for the provision of 24hr Drop Tests on Cold Water Storage Tanks ### Project Description Swindon Borough Council are looking for a suitably qualified contractor to undertake Cold Water Tank Drop Tests at selected locations and produce reports with results. • Undertake 24hr Drop Tests on Cold Water Storage Tanks at selected locations and submit reports. • Tests to commence at 7am in Hi-Rise Properties and 8am in Sheltered properties and take place over 24 hours • Reports to be produced and returned stating tank dimensions, volume of water held, make, model, materials used in tank construction, time taken to drain and volume of water drained, time test starts, time test ends, together with details of any remedial works and recommendations following the drop test. The contract term will be for 1 year as stated in the RFQ documents. Estimated contract spend is £55,000.00. Full details relating to the Services are provided in the RFQ documents. The relevant RFQ documents are included within this project webpage as attachments. RFQ clarifications to be submitted in writing via e-mail, including the project name clearly in the e-mail title, to by 16th August 2019, 1200hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded as attachments on the project webpage attachments section. Therefore it is the Contractor's responsibility to check the site regularly for updates to clarifications, as you will not be advised when updates have been made. RFQ Responses are required to be submitted no later than 28th August 2019, 1200 hrs UK Local time by e-mail to Sarah Shearman at only. Please note: RFQs received in any other format will NOT be accepted. In the event of difficulties downloading RFQ documents, please refer to the named contact Sarah Shearman at Please note that this project has been advertised on Contracts Finder/ other web portals, however, Supplying the South West Portal, [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk), is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN423904 We would encourage you to click on the 'Register interest' button to help the Council monitor the level of interest in this opportunity. No RFQ submissions will be considered without completing the RFQ documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the RFQ documents. Read full description ## CPV classification Primary water systems Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7461907a-bb8b-4727-8382-b29a0ba57dc7) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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