Award

Provision of a Gully Cleaning Service

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 14:22

Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of a Gully Cleaning Service" initiated by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has reached the award stage. The council, located in Blackburn, seeks to maintain the free flow of gullies on public highways through a comprehensive cleaning service. The contract was awarded on 17th November 2025 to DRAINRITE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LIMITED, following an open procedure where a total of 13 bids were received, predominantly from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract value is set at £432,000 gross over a three-year period starting on 1st December 2025, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The service will be delivered in the UKD41 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specializing in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in highway maintenance and cleaning. The successful supplier, DRAINRITE, exemplifies how SMEs can effectively compete and secure substantial contracts, aiding business growth and visibility in the public procurement sphere. Firms offering innovative, quality-driven solutions at competitive prices would find themselves well-placed to pursue similar contracts, highlighting the importance of attaching value to both pricing and quality aspects in tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Gully Cleaning Service

Notice Description

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council require a contractor to deliver a full gully cleaning service which involves the complete cleansing of all gullies on the public highway, and their connections checked for free flow, in accordance with the established frequency.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056680
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074425-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90640000 - Gully cleaning and emptying services

90641000 - Gully cleaning services

90642000 - Gully emptying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-08-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Luke Smith
Contact Email
procurement@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRAINRITE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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