Tender

Tender For the Seasonal Provision of Mechanical Road Sweepers And Drivers and Mini-Sweeper With Outboard Jet Wash And Driver

RIBBLE VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

Ribble Valley Borough Council is seeking tenders for the provision of street-cleaning services, divided into two lots focusing on mechanical road sweepers and mini sweepers with outboard jet wash and drivers. This procurement process, under an open procedure, offers opportunities in the service industry, specifically under CPV code 90610000 for street-cleaning and sweeping services. The council office is situated in Clitheroe, Lancashire. The tender stage is active, with the submission deadline set for 20 March 2026, while enquiries must be made by 13 March 2026. The contract award is anticipated to be completed by 27 March 2026. The contract duration is initially two years beginning on 1 April 2026, with a potential extension totalling up to four years.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the street-cleaning service sector, particularly those capable of providing mechanical road sweepers and drivers. Businesses specialising in seasonal services or possessing a fleet of mini sweepers ready for deployment would be well-suited to compete. The council has emphasised the importance of both price and quality in their evaluation criteria, awarding 60% weighting to pricing and 40% to quality. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to bid, promising a competitive environment for service providers. Businesses interested in this tender will have an opportunity to enhance their presence in local government contracts and potentially secure a multi-year deal with options for renewal. Ribble Valley's procurement process allows suppliers to bid for individual lots, facilitating flexibility in tender offerings.

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Notice Title

Tender For the Seasonal Provision of Mechanical Road Sweepers And Drivers and Mini-Sweeper With Outboard Jet Wash And Driver

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of: * One dual sweep mechanical road sweeper with wander hose and driver for 35 hours per week and 51 weeks per year (Monday to Thursday) excluding English bank holidays and seasonal use of up to 3 additional mechanical road sweepers (dual sweep with wander hose) and drivers for 35 hours per week per vehicle (excluding a break) - potentially up to 24 weeks per vehicle in total - (Monday to Friday) from October. (Lot 1); and * Seasonal use of one mini road sweeper, with outboard jet wash and driver for up to 25 weeks from October Monday to Friday up to 35 hours per week. Up to two of these weeks could be used for the blossom clearing in Spring. The 25 weeks are not necessarily continuous. (Lot 2). The service shall cover the whole of the Ribble Valley Borough Council area. The authority may consider awarding the contract for the Lot 1 and Lot 2 to different suppliers and this shall be allowed for in the tender prices submitted.

Lot Information

Mechanical Road Sweepers with Wander Hoses and drivers

One dual sweep mechanical road sweeper with wander hose and driver for 35 hours per week and 51 weeks per year (Monday to Thursday) excluding English bank holidays and seasonal use of up to 3 additional mechanical road sweepers (dual sweep with wander hose) and drivers for 35 hours per week per vehicle (excluding a break) - potentially up to 24 weeks per vehicle in total - (Monday to Friday) from October.

Renewal: The initial contract period shall be for 2 years with the option to extend for 2 extra periods each of 1 year giving a maximum total contract period of 4 years. The option to extend shall be at the employer's discretion.

Mini / precinct sweeper, with outboard jet wash and driver

Seasonal use of one mini road sweeper, with outboard jet wash and driver for up to 25 weeks from October Monday to Friday up to 35 hours per week. Up to two of these weeks could be used for the blossom clearing in Spring. The 25 weeks are not necessarily continuous.

Renewal: The initial contract period shall be for 2 years with the option to extend for 2 extra periods each of 1 year giving a maximum total contract period of 4 years. The option to extend shall be at the employer's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065383
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013254-2026
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

90610000 - Street-cleaning and sweeping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RIBBLE VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ribblevalley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CLITHEROE
Postcode
BB7 2RA
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD46 East Lancashire

Local Authority
Ribble Valley
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Pendle and Clitheroe

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