Scope
Reference
RCT/CE/RCT44/25
Description
Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC are looking to appoint one contractor to provide Drainage Inspection Surveys including GPS locations and Cleansing services throughout the Borough. The requirements will be on a daily basis throughout each of the contract years, with a programme of works identified in advance by the Council's Engineers. The Councils network includes a vast number of drains, gullies, sewers, and culverts.
The Council require two fully operated vehicles, both vehicles will be dedicated to the service requirements, one vehicle for Drainage Inspection Surveys and one vehicle for Drain and Sewer Cleansing. Services will include routine maintenance, reactive maintenance and availability for urgent/emergency works during times of flooding/storms.
Total value (estimated)
- £8,000,000 excluding VAT
- £9,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Contract Period:
1st April 2026 - 31st March 2028
(with an option to extend for x2 1 year periods)
Potential Full Contract Duration:
4 years. Expiring on the 31st March 2030
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90470000 - Sewer cleaning services
Contract locations
- UKL15 - Central Valleys
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per tender documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
17 December 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)
11 February 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 16 October 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| QUALITY | Quality | 55.00% |
| COMMERCIAL | Price | 40.00% |
| SOCIAL VALUE | Quality | 5.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDXZ-9391-VHZQ
2 Llys Cadwyn
Pontypridd
CF37 4TH
United Kingdom
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales