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Term Service Contract for Coal Tip Maintenance in Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering and construction work (Wales).

The estimated value is £30,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 2 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 28 September 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
5pm, Wednesday 23 September 2026
Bids by
midday, Monday 28 September 2026

How bids are scored

Technical 30% · Commercial 70%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 5 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

We are seeking to appoint a contractor to enter into a three (3) year contract for the provision of Coal Spoil Tips Maintenance services at various sites within the boundaries of Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen. The works consist of earthworks, drainage and other ancillary works as remedial measures e.g. works involving cleansing of existing watercourses and re-lining or the construction of new. The Contractor will be required to assist Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen Councils in the planning stages (co-ordination and programming) as well as offering expertise in respect of buildability and preferred treatments. It is proposed to carry out a prescribed programme of maintenance work throughout the year, where weather conditions allow and to also undertake ad-hoc remedial measures following periods of severe adverse weather where immediate remedial measures are required.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before 5pm, Wednesday 23 September 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 28 September 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 044530-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 081222-2026

About the buyer

Blaenau Gwent County Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

34

Awards

16
All tenders and awards from Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

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From notice 044530-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 May 2026, last updated 26 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.