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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ae4edac-654e-4502-8395-aab847ea293f

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has issued a tender for a long-term contract titled "GR/HGW/Gully Cleansing and Drainage Investigation, Survey, Maintenance and Repair Term Contract." This contract, falling under the industry category of gully cleaning services (CPV code 90641000), aims to appoint a provider for the cleansing of gullies on public highways and routine maintenance of drainage systems in Bristol. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with significant dates including the tender deadline on 4th October 2024 and the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2033. The total estimated value of the contract is £12 million, including potential extensions. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, making the opportunity accessible to a wide array of businesses.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in gully cleaning and drainage maintenance to secure a substantial and long-term contract with a leading local authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate. Companies with experience in maintaining drainage systems and providing thorough cleansing services will be well-suited to compete for this contract, which offers the potential for stable revenue and growth over the contract duration extending up to 12 years.

## Notice

The Council wishes to appoint a provider for Gully Cleansing and Drainage Investigation, Survey, Maintenance and Repair Term Maintenance contract. The gully cleansing service includes cleansing of gullies on the public highway, including the footway, and checking their connections for free flow of water. Where the connection is slow running the connection shall be jetted and / or rodded as required to enable a free flow of water. In addition routine maintenance of the drainage systems located at various subways throughout the City of Bristol is required. The contract length will be for 8 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 4 years (2 x 24month extensions). The estimated value is PS12million over the term (including extensions).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1875555d-39a8-444c-ac89-e7dcbcaddcdb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90641000 - Gully cleaning services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2024 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1875555d-39a8-444c-ac89-e7dcbcaddcdb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1875555d-39a8-444c-ac89-e7dcbcaddcdb
  23rd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6efdba3d-5261-ef11-812e-005056b64545
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