Scope
Reference
DN784165
Description
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council require a contractor to deliver a full gully cleaning service which involves the complete cleansing of all gullies on the public highway, and their connections checked for free flow, in accordance with the established frequency.
Total value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 October 2025 to 19 October 2028
- Possible extension to 19 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
12-month optional extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90640000 - Gully cleaning and emptying services
Contract locations
- UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 August 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
25 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 October 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 August 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price per gully. |
Price | 65.00% |
| Quality | Evaluating various elements regarding service quality. |
Quality | 20.00% |
| Social Value | Social Value. |
Quality | 15.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
No pre-market engagement has been conducted due to time constraints in re-tendering this contract as well as the Council believing the exercise would not generate any significant benefits to the procurement process.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/register
Full tender documentation can be accessed through The Chest e-tendering portal following registration and submitting an expression of interest.
Technical specifications to be met
https://procontract.due-north.com/register
The full service specification can be accessed through The Chest e-tendering portal following registration and submitting an expression of interest.
Contracting authority
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYGR-1856-CVXM
Floor 1, The Town Hall
Blackburn
BB1 7DY
United Kingdom
Region: UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government