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title: "GR/HGW/Gully Cleansing and Drainage Investigation, Survey, Maintenance and Repair Term Contract"
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# GR/HGW/Gully Cleansing and Drainage Investigation, Survey, Maintenance and Repair Term Contract

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2668e6c4-6db3-4861-9157-96376ec5440b

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has concluded the procurement process for their GR/HGW/Gully Cleansing and Drainage Investigation, Survey, Maintenance and Repair Term Contract, awarding the contract to Sapphire Utility Solutions. This contract, valued at £8 million, focuses on providing gully cleaning services across England and is an essential component for the council's Strategic Highways Maintenance team. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. The contract will commence on 24th March 2025 and is set to run initially for eight years, potentially extending to twelve years, with an annual inflationary adjustment aligned with the BCIS General Civil Engineering Cost Index. The award was made on 21st March 2025, as part of the services category under CPV code 90641000.

The successful completion of this contract opens significant opportunities for business growth, especially for enterprises specialising in gully cleaning and drainage services. This long-term contract provides a stable and recurring business opportunity for suppliers with expertise in civil engineering and drainage maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations aligned with community service objectives (VCSEs) were particularly encouraged to tender in this open procedure, fostering competitive bidding and inclusivity. Sapphire Utility Solutions, a large-scale supplier, is now positioned to deliver substantial infrastructure improvements, benefiting both their business expansion goals and Bristol's city infrastructure.

## Notice

Gully Cleansing and Subway Drainage contract. This contract is essential for Strategic Highways Maintenance team to deliver the statutory duty of maintaining and repairing the drainage network. The contract is for an initial 8 year period with two optional 2 year extensions (max duration 12 years). The contract includes an annual inflationary adjustment in line with BCIS General Civil Engineering Cost Index (GCECI). The PS8 million is the estimated value of the initial 8 period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/affbe6b0-c33e-43d8-91cc-a5435196f194 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 23 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS3 9FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Bedminster |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAPPHIRE UTILITY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90641000 - Gully cleaning services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/affbe6b0-c33e-43d8-91cc-a5435196f194

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/affbe6b0-c33e-43d8-91cc-a5435196f194
  23rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6efdba3d-5261-ef11-812e-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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