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Ceredigion - Highway Gully Cleansing 2026 / Ceredigion - Glanhau Cwteri Priffyrdd 2026

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 May 2026 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Highway Gully Cleansing services, which falls under the industry categories of sewer cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas. The contract will commence on 1st July 2026 and run until 30th June 2029, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. The estimated contract value ranges between £700,000 and £1,170,000. This procurement is conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 9th June 2026. The tender focuses on services within the Ceredigion region, UK, and is actively seeking submissions from interested parties prior to the enquiry period ending on 2nd June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in surface water pollution drainage and gully cleaning. Given the weightage on both technical quality and price, companies with a robust market presence and competitive pricing may find this tender beneficial for business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to participate, provided they meet the required economic and technical criteria, including relevant experience, technical capacity, and compliance with health and safety standards.

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Notice Title

Ceredigion - Highway Gully Cleansing 2026 / Ceredigion - Glanhau Cwteri Priffyrdd 2026

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and competent Contractor for undertaking Gully Cleansing works. The Contract will run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with an option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months. The exact hire time the unit(s) will be needed each year is uncertain and dependant on service requirements. The estimated value is between PS700,000 and PS1,170,000 for the full term of the contract including all extensions. Please note that the contract value provided within this notice represents an estimate prepared by the Council. It is issued for guidance only and does not constitute a fixed budget or an indication of the expected contract price. Bidders are expected to submit a competitive bid based on market prices. Mae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion yn ceisio penodi Contractwr cymwys a medrus addas i ymgymryd a gwaith Glanhau Gwteri Ffyrdd. Bydd y Contract yn rhedeg o 1 Gorffennaf 2026 hyd at 30 Mehefin 2029, gyda'r opsiwn i'w ymestyn am gyfnod pellach o hyd at 24 mis. Nid yw'r union amser llogi y bydd angen yr uned(au) bob blwyddyn yn sicr, ac mae'n ddibynnol ar ofynion y gwasanaeth. Amcangyfrifir bod gwerth y contract rhwng PS700,000 a PS1,170,000 ar gyfer cyfnod llawn y contract gan gynnwys pob estyniad. Nodwch fod gwerth y contract a ddarperir yn yr hysbysiad hwn yn cynrychioli amcangyfrif a baratowyd gan y Cyngor. Fe'i cyhoeddir at ddibenion canllaw yn unig ac nid yw'n gyfystyr a chyllideb sefydlog nac yn arwydd o bris disgwyliedig y contract. Disgwylir i dendrwyr gyflwyno tendr cystadleuol yn seiliedig ar brisiau'r farchnad

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with an option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044851-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

34144410 - Gully emptiers

90470000 - Sewer cleaning services

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

90733500 - Surface water pollution drainage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 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
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3UE
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Llanbadarn Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

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