--- title: "Gutter Clearance" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069270" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069270" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069270.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069270.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE" published: "2026-05-06" --- # Gutter Clearance Buyer: THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069270 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069270) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069270.json) ## Summary The procurement process is currently at the planning stage for a contract titled "Gutter Clearance." Managed by The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police, it falls under the services industry category specifically involving guttering work, building-cleaning, and accommodation services. The procurement involves properties across regions served by Avon and Somerset, and Devon and Cornwall police forces, covering a total of 135 buildings. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 6th May 2026, with stakeholders invited to participate until the deadline of 29th May 2026. Interested parties need to engage via email to express interest and provide insights that will contribute to the development of the official tender process planned to commence in February 2027. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in building maintenance, guttering work, and cleaning services. Companies that wish to expand their services in the South West of England can benefit from this preliminary stage by engaging in market consultations that shape the procurement process. As the project encompasses a multi-year contract set to start in 2027, it offers a stable and substantial revenue stream. Firms with experience in maintaining multiple facilities and familiarity with public sector contracts will find themselves well-suited to compete effectively in this procurement process. ## Notice 1400 - GUTTER CLEARANCE CONTRACT THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSES OF IDENTIFYING SUPPLIERS TO TAKE PART IN EARLY MARKET ENGAGEMENT AND IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. Two of the five South West Forces (Avon and Somerset and Devon and Cornwall) have gutter clearance contracts in place which expire at the end of January 2027. The other Forces have local agreements in place with local contractors for this provision. SWPPS are currently undertaking early market engagement and considering route to market options in order to run a successful procurement process for this requirement. Avon and Somerset currently have 46 buildings on their contract and Devon and Cornwall have 89 buildings on their contract. SWPPS wish to invite potential suppliers who may be interested in assisting with this early market engagement to answer a number of questions and then an opportunity to meet with SWPPS (via Teams) to discuss their responses if requested. The purpose of the early engagement with the market, prior to undertaking a formal tender process, is to seek input from the supply market to inform our requirements, to help formulate our specification for the services and help identify routes to market. If you are interested in supporting SWPPS with this engagement, please respond to this notice by emailing paula.smallwood@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk and we will be in touch with a questionnaire for completion. We are also happy to arrange Teams calls to discuss the responses to your questionnaire if you would like. The closing date for pre-market engagement questionnaire returns and subsequent arrangement of Teams meetings will be 12 noon on Friday 29th May 2026. SWPPS are committed to ensuring fairness, openness and transparency, and to follow the Procurement Act 2023. The preliminary market engagement is issued solely for the purpose of conducting pre-procurement market testing and engagement. Interested parties will not be prejudiced or advantaged by any response or lack thereof to the preliminary market engagement. This preliminary market engagement does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for SWPPS. SWPPS are not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to the preliminary market engagement. ### Planning Information Please see description ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041532-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 7HQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | St Loyes | | Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45261320 - Guttering work - 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services - 90911200 - Building-cleaning services ## Release History - 6 May 2026 at 13:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041532-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041532-2026 6th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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