Routine Inspection and Clearance of Watercourse Assets

What this is

Stirling Council (a regional local authority) seeks a contractor for routine inspection and clearance of watercourse assets across Stirling, under its duty per the Flood Risk Management Act 2009. The contract covers 4 years (24 months + two optional 12-month extensions) and includes emergency call-out response capability for flood-sensitive assets. Evaluated 60% price and 40% quality.

Key points

• Mandatory emergency call-out response: Priority 1 on site within 4 hours; works under Flood Risk Management Act 2009
• 4-year total term (24+12+12 months); 60% price / 40% quality
• Deadline: 20 July 2026 at 12:00 via PCS-Tender, Project Code 64397

Who can bid

Open procedure. Mandatory emergency call-out response capability (P1: 4hrs, P2: 6hrs, P3: 12hrs). Economic and financial standing per procurement documents. Covered by GPA.

How it is scored

Quality 40% · Price 60% 60% price; 40% quality. Full quality sub-criteria detailed in Appendix F - Method Statements in ITT.

How to submit

Via PCS-Tender, Project Code 64397, under ITTs Open to All Suppliers. Community benefits required per Appendix F.

Clarifications

Via PCS-Tender Q&A function.

Contract period

Total 4 years: 24 months initial + optional 12 months + optional 12 months (total up to 48 months). No renewal stated; recurrent procurement likely in future with notice ~6 months before expiry.

Classification

CPV 90700000 — Environmental services 45246410 — Flood-defences maintenance works ScotlandTayside, Central & FifeStirling