Tender

High Level Gutter Clearing

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 12:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ipswich Borough Council is inviting tenders for its "High Level Gutter Clearing" project, focusing on the maintenance of gutters and associated structures on residential buildings up to four storeys high. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 15th April 2026 at 11:00. Clarification questions must be submitted by 7th April 2026 at 14:00. The procurement, valued at £180,000, is an open competition falling below threshold value. It targets the services category, encompassing roof repair and maintenance, gully cleaning, and sanitation services, specifically in Ipswich, UKH14 region.

This tender offers a promising growth opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning, maintenance, and roof repair services. Companies with a strong track record in servicing large residential buildings and those based in or able to operate within the Ipswich area will find this contract particularly beneficial. The open procurement method increases competitiveness, allowing a variety of qualified suppliers to participate. Successful bidders will secure a contract running from November 2026 to March 2029, benefiting from steady work and potential for long-term partnership with Ipswich Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Level Gutter Clearing

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of High level gutter clearing Contractor for periodic cleaning of gutters, fascia's, soffits, open gullies or hoppers and rainwater pipes to several three and four storey residential buildings This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 15th April 2026 @ 11:00. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 7th April 2026 @ 14:00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022949-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work

90640000 - Gully cleaning and emptying services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
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
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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