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SEWER CLEANING AND INSPECTION SERVICES

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 15:40

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 12:24

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concluded with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, a public authority in the UK, awarding a contract for sewer cleaning and inspection services. The contract was initiated through an open procedure, under the legal basis 2023/54, and involves the provision of comprehensive drainage inspection surveys, including GPS locations and cleansing services. The contract is valued at £8,000,000 and is scheduled to run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with a possibility for extension until 31 March 2030. Located in the UK region designated as UKL15, the services necessitate routine and reactive maintenance across a substantial network of drains, gullies, sewers, and culverts. The procurement stage has been completed with an award made on 5 March 2026 to Arch Utility Services, and the contract notice was published on 1 June 2026.

This tender presents ample opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. Particularly advantageous for SMEs, the contract requires the provision of continuous services, demanding reliable capabilities in operational safety and environmental compliance. This engagement is suitable for businesses adept at handling both planned and urgent work, including during adverse weather conditions. As the procurement method was open, the process allowed for a competitive bidding environment, affording equal opportunity for qualified suppliers to participate and secure business with a substantial public authority.

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Notice Title

SEWER CLEANING AND INSPECTION SERVICES

Notice Description

UK7 Notice for the SEWER CLEANING AND INSPECTION SERVICES

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/051575-2026
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

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90470000 - Sewer cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-10-16

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCH UTILITY SERVICES

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