Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System for Drainage Investigations and CCTV Surveys - ON-GOING APPLICATION

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Nov 2025 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Carmarthenshire County Council, focused on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Drainage Investigations and CCTV Surveys. This ongoing application, with the procurement stage currently active in the tender phase, was established on 1st December 2020 and has been extended until 30th November 2026. The DPS covers sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services within Carmarthenshire, UK, specifically under CPV classification 90000000. The procurement method is a restricted procedure with mini-competitions to award individual contracts. Key dates include the final DPS end date and the tender period's end on 13th November 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the civil engineering and environmental service sectors, particularly those specialising in drainage systems and CCTV survey services. Firms with expertise in technical inspection or highways consultancy could find this suitable, as the council is seeking contractors to execute surveys under statutory obligations. The DPS is open to new entrants who meet specific selection criteria, offering an inclusive opportunity for business growth. The competitive environment, supported by the council’s ongoing needs for drainage investigations, invites enterprises with relevant experience and qualifications to potentially expand their service portfolios and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for Drainage Investigations and CCTV Surveys - ON-GOING APPLICATION

Notice Description

This Contract Notice is to inform the market that the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Drainage Investigations and CCTV Surveys has been extended for a further year until 30th November 2026, in accordance with the DPS Agreement and original tender documentation. Carmarthenshire County Council established this DPS for the provision of Drainage Investigations and CCTV Surveys on 1st December 2020 for an initial period of up to 4 years. The DPS is operated on a fully electronic basis and is open to new entrants throughout its term who meet the minimum criteria specified in the DPS documents. The Council is seeking to appoint contractors to undertake drainage surveys using specialist equipment and cameras that pass through or zoom up culverts and pipes to record their condition and location. The surveys are required as part of the Council's statutory duties under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, the Highways Act (1980) and for Asset Management purposes. The requirement is for surveys only, not repairs. Existing suppliers appointed to the DPS do not need to re-apply.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake drainage surveys using specialist equipment and cameras that pass through or zoom up culverts and pipes to record their condition and location. The surveys will be procured by mini-competition under this DPS arrangement. The surveys are required as part of the Council's statutory duties under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, the Highways Act (1980) and for Asset Management purposes. The requirement is for surveys only, not repairs and the work programme is currently divided into four work areas namely: - Surveys of known drainage systems - Surveys of high-risk areas and unknown and uncharted systems - Emergency incident response (could be known or unknown drainage systems) - Highway Drainage Asset Connectivity and Condition Surveys Additional information: A Dynamic Purchasing System is a two-stage process. In the initial setup stage, all Bidders who met the selection criteria were admitted to the DPS. There is no limit on the number of Bidders that may join a DPS during its term. Individual contracts are awarded during the second stage where the Council invites all suppliers appointed to the DPS, to bid for the specific contracts.

Renewal: The DPS was established for an initial period of 4 years and included the option to extend for a further period of up to 4 years, extended in 1 year periods. The DPS has already been extended for one year (2024-25), however, this will now be the final extension and the DPS Agreement will end on 30/11/2026, in accordance with the requirements of the new Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e876
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076907-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631480 - Road-inspection services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90490000 - Sewer survey and sewage treatment consultancy services

90491000 - Sewer survey services

90600000 - Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services

90640000 - Gully cleaning and emptying services

90641000 - Gully cleaning services

90642000 - Gully emptying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 202612 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ben Kathrens
Contact Email
fdcp@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1267234567

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

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