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Gully Cleaning Service

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 11:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Nov 2025 at 14:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 15:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has recently awarded a contract for a comprehensive gully cleaning service to DRAINRITE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LIMITED. The contract covers the complete cleansing of gullies on public highways, ensuring free-flowing connectivity according to established schedules. The procurement process followed an open procedure method, reflecting transparency and inclusivity. The contract commenced on 5th January 2026 and will be actively managed until 4th January 2029, with the option of a 12-month extension. Located primarily in the UKD41 region, this tender falls under the 'services' industry category and demonstrates the successful completion of the procurement cycle, currently in the active award stage.

This contract presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in environmental services like gully cleaning and maintenance. As an open procedure, it invited a wide range of bids, presenting a competitive landscape. The awarded company, DRAINRITE, being an SME, illustrates the accessibility of such tenders to small and medium enterprises, offering them a platform to expand their industry presence. Businesses with capabilities in efficient service delivery, quality management, and competitive pricing would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in this domain, fostering business growth through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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/019404-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-08-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council
Additional Buyers

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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