Drain Cleaning and Maintenance

STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT

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Tender

24 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is inviting tenders for a "Drain Cleaning and Maintenance" contract, focusing on preventive maintenance and reactive servicing across its estate in Glasgow. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the transport sector, with a projected value of £200,000. Utilising an open procedure, interested parties have until 24 July 2026, noon, to submit electronic proposals via the specified portal. The award process is scheduled to commence immediately after the tendering period on 24 July 2026. This procurement opportunity is designed to ensure high-quality maintenance services while emphasising community benefits and the decarbonisation of service delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in drain and gully maintenance, especially those with experience in managing similar projects within public transport facilities. Companies that can demonstrate their technical capability and financial stability, as outlined by the tender's selection criteria, will be well-suited to compete. Given the stringent requirements for quality and price, businesses with a strong track record in delivering cost-effective maintenance solutions combined with technical proficiency in interceptor and drain management will be particularly competitive. The contract also offers avenues for extended collaboration on related services, further expanding business growth potential within the transport 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-r6ebe6-0000835442
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558624
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20264 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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