The Provision of a watercourse maintenance contract
Description: The Council requires a contractor to deliver a comprehensive watercourse maintenance programme. The purpose of the maintenance is to reduce the flood risk by ensuring that the watercourses are free from blockages and substantial weed growth, thus increasing channel flow. The service required comprises the planned maintenance work and a 24hour emergency blockage removal service. The majority of the maintenance work will be carried out between the beginning of September to the end February i.e. outside the bird nesting season.
Summary: Cambridge City Council is seeking to contract a provider for a watercourse maintenance programme, with the primary aim of mitigating flood risk by keeping watercourses clear of blockages and significant weed growth. This procurement falls under the open competition method and is categorised under 'River regulation and flood control works'. It is at the 'Tender' stage, with the submission period ending on 4th February 2026. The maintenance work is to be primarily executed from September to February, aligning with non-bird nesting periods, with contract commencement slated for March 2026 and running for two years, with a possible one-year renewal. The procurement is below the threshold and focuses on quality and price criteria, weighted at 40% and 60%, respectively.