Tender

SEWER CLEANING AND INSPECTION SERVICES

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCT CBC) is seeking to appoint a contractor for sewer cleaning and inspection services throughout the borough, under the tender ID RCT/CE/RCT44/25. The procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically sewer cleaning services, with an anticipated contract value of £8,000,000 exclusive of VAT. The process has reached the tender stage, with key submission deadlines scheduled for 17 December 2025, preceded by an enquiry period ending on 10 December 2025. The project necessitates two fully operated vehicles for daily operations, one for drainage inspection surveys and another for drain and sewer cleansing. The council requires readiness for both routine and emergency maintenance services due to potential flooding and storm conditions. The procurement exercise is conducted via an open procedure and aligns with Welsh devolved regulations, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2026 and initially span two years, with options for extensions up to a total of four years.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in drainage, sewer maintenance, and emergency utility services, particularly those able to demonstrate suitability for the SME criteria outlined in the tender. With the focus on both price and quality criteria (weighted at 40% and 55% respectively), enterprises with a proven track record in delivering high-quality sewer and drainage services are well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, businesses in the United Kingdom familiar with local regulations and requirements, specifically within the UKL15 region, and those with the capability to provide dedicated vehicles and staff for continuous operations can leverage this contract to secure a stable revenue stream and enhance their service portfolio over the potential duration of up to four years.

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Notice Title

SEWER CLEANING AND INSPECTION SERVICES

Notice Description

Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC are looking to appoint one contractor to provide Drainage Inspection Surveys including GPS locations and Cleansing services throughout the Borough. The requirements will be on a daily basis throughout each of the contract years, with a programme of works identified in advance by the Council's Engineers. The Councils network includes a vast number of drains, gullies, sewers, and culverts. The Council require two fully operated vehicles, both vehicles will be dedicated to the service requirements, one vehicle for Drainage Inspection Surveys and one vehicle for Drain and Sewer Cleansing. Services will include routine maintenance, reactive maintenance and availability for urgent/emergency works during times of flooding/storms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract Period: 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2028 (with an option to extend for x2 1 year periods) Potential Full Contract Duration: 4 years. Expiring on the 31st March 2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e129
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073857-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90470000 - Sewer cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-10-16

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
Kevin Evans
Contact Email
purchasing@rctcbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

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