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GR/HGW/Gully Cleansing and Drainage Investigation, Survey, Maintenance and Repair Term Contract

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2025 at 11:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has concluded the procurement process for their GR/HGW/Gully Cleansing and Drainage Investigation, Survey, Maintenance and Repair Term Contract, awarding the contract to Sapphire Utility Solutions. This contract, valued at £8 million, focuses on providing gully cleaning services across England and is an essential component for the council's Strategic Highways Maintenance team. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. The contract will commence on 24th March 2025 and is set to run initially for eight years, potentially extending to twelve years, with an annual inflationary adjustment aligned with the BCIS General Civil Engineering Cost Index. The award was made on 21st March 2025, as part of the services category under CPV code 90641000.

The successful completion of this contract opens significant opportunities for business growth, especially for enterprises specialising in gully cleaning and drainage services. This long-term contract provides a stable and recurring business opportunity for suppliers with expertise in civil engineering and drainage maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations aligned with community service objectives (VCSEs) were particularly encouraged to tender in this open procedure, fostering competitive bidding and inclusivity. Sapphire Utility Solutions, a large-scale supplier, is now positioned to deliver substantial infrastructure improvements, benefiting both their business expansion goals and Bristol's city infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GR/HGW/Gully Cleansing and Drainage Investigation, Survey, Maintenance and Repair Term Contract

Notice Description

Gully Cleansing and Subway Drainage contract. This contract is essential for Strategic Highways Maintenance team to deliver the statutory duty of maintaining and repairing the drainage network. The contract is for an initial 8 year period with two optional 2 year extensions (max duration 12 years). The contract includes an annual inflationary adjustment in line with BCIS General Civil Engineering Cost Index (GCECI). The PS8 million is the estimated value of the initial 8 period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2668e6c4-6db3-4861-9157-96376ec5440b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/affbe6b0-c33e-43d8-91cc-a5435196f194
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90641000 - Gully cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 23 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAPPHIRE UTILITY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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