--- title: "Street Cleansing- Gum removal 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c35c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c35c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c35c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c35c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-03" --- # Street Cleansing- Gum removal 2026 Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c35c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c35c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c35c.json) ## Summary Cheshire West and Chester Council has initiated an open tender for "Street Cleansing- Gum removal 2026," falling under the services industry category specifically targeting street-cleaning and sweeping services. The tender covers two primary lots: Street washing Gum Removal and Rows Deep Cleaning, with contract periods starting on 1st October 2026 and potential extensions up till 2029. This procurement process is at the tender stage and has a total estimated value of £207,720. Interested parties have until 10:00 AM on 17th July 2026 to submit their bids, and enquiries can be made until 10:00 AM on 10th July 2026. The contractual work will be carried out in the UKD6 region of the United Kingdom, encompassing areas within Cheshire, specifically targeting Ellesmere Port and Chester. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in street-cleaning services, specifically those experienced in meticulous cleaning techniques suitable for sensitive historical and pedestrian areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess the technological capability for high-heat, low-pressure cleaning methods, and can provide competitive pricing will find this an advantageous contract. The tender offers increased exposure to long-term contract work, with possible renewals extending up to two additional years, encouraging business growth in the public service sector. ## Notice Street Cleansing- Gum removal 2026 Lot 1- Street washing Gum Removal Lot 2 - Rows Deep Cleaning ### Lot Information Street washing Gum Removal The City has been divided into separate areas for pricing purposes and allowing for individual areas to be cleansed outside of the contracted frequency if required. The operation is to include full width deep cleanse of identified paved & pedestrian areas, due to the sensitive nature of the infrastructure the preferred method is using high heat low pressure to include the removal from all paved areas specified within the attached appendix all staining and chewing gum deposits. All completed areas must be cleansed to a standard that does not leave any unsightly striping or stippling effects that can occur if cleansing is uneven. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available Rows Deep Cleaning Chester's historic Rows are a unique heritage feature of the city, elevated above street level, and of largely timber construction dating from the Tudor era. With business and residential premises both above and below, cleaning methods must ensure maximum effectiveness with minimal risk of ingress of water to the adjoining properties. Cleaning must treat the central walkway and adjacent stalls (balconies), balustrades, stairwells, ceilings, and any integrated features such as lighting and electric fixtures. The cleaning must not extend to the frontages of the private commercial premises as these are the responsibility of the associated businesses. Cleaning must remove all staining, spillages, chewing gum, cobwebs, pigeon droppings, and general dust and detritus. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062757-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £207,720 | | Lots value | £207,720 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL | | Locality | ELLESMERE PORT | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH65 0BA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Central & Grange | | Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough | | Delivery location | TLD6 Cheshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90610000 - Street-cleaning and sweeping services ## Release History - 3 Jul 2026 at 11:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062757-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062757-2026 3rd July 2026 - Tender 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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