Drain Cleaning and Maintenance

STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT

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Tender

24 Jun 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process initiated by the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is focused on securing a qualified service provider for "Drain Cleaning and Maintenance" services. This procurement, relevant to the services sector and classified under "Surface water pollution drainage services," involves the maintenance and cleaning of SPT's drainage systems across its estate in Glasgow, UK. The procurement phase is currently active, with the tender closing on July 24, 2026. Key considerations in the tender include technical quality and price, with specific community benefits to be delivered through the Glasgow City Region Community Benefits Hub. This initiative represents an open procurement method, adhering to regulated legal frameworks like the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

The invitation to tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in drainage services, particularly those with experience in preventative maintenance and reactive call-out services. With a contract value of £200,000 and a focus on community benefits, businesses with a solid track record in technical execution and competitive pricing could leverage their capabilities for growth in public sector contracts. Ideal candidates will demonstrate robust financial standing and relevant technical expertise, benefiting from the five-year contract duration and the considerable scope of work across Glasgow. Given the tender's open procedure, businesses compliant with the outlined suitability and economic requirements have the potential to expand their footprint in the public transportation infrastructure sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Drain Cleaning and Maintenance

Notice Description

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) wishes to appoint a qualified and experienced service provider to carry out the planned preventative maintenance for cleaning of gullies, drains, and interceptors and servicing of interceptor alarms, and reactive call outs across SPT's estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) wishes to appoint a qualified and experienced service provider to carry out the planned preventative maintenance for cleaning of gullies, drains, and interceptors and servicing of interceptor alarms, and reactive call outs across SPT's estate.

Options: SPT reserves the right to procure other related services from the awarded contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbe8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059312-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

33141640 - Drain

44163110 - Drainage pipes

44163111 - Drain pipes

44163112 - Drainage system

45232452 - Drainage works

45332000 - Plumbing and drain-laying work

90733500 - Surface water pollution drainage services

90733800 - Groundwater pollution drainage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20265 weeks 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 5JF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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