> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://barna.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Barcelona Fountain and Graffiti Contracts Spark Rivalry - URL: https://barna.news/barcelona-fountain-and-graffiti/ - Published: 2026-10-29T08:40:09.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-29T08:41:33.000Z - Description: Multi-million euro public service contracts for fountains and graffiti cleaning in Barcelona are set for renewal, triggering corporate competition. - Author: Barna.News - Tags: Urban Development, Trending Now ## Fountain and Graffiti Maintenance Contracts Up for Renewal The Barcelona City Council is preparing to renew two major public service contracts valued at a combined €38 million, covering the maintenance of the city’s 2,022 fountains and the removal of street graffiti. The contracts, currently held by FCC Medio Ambiente and a joint venture including Veolia and Sorigué, are entering an extension phase ahead of formal re-tendering next year. The fountain maintenance contract, worth €22.3 million between 2022 and 2026, is divided into two lots. The first, for 1,718 drinking fountains, is managed by the Temporary Joint Venture (UTE) Fonts de Beure, comprising Aquambiente Servicios (Veolia) and Acsa Obras e Infraestructuras (Sorigué). The second lot, covering 324 ornamental fountains including the Font Màgica de Montjuïc, is operated by FCC Medio Ambiente. The current agreement is approved until April 2027. --- ## Graffiti Cleaning Expansion Under Pla Endreça The graffiti and street art cleaning contract, valued at approximately €16 million, is currently awarded to FCC Medio Ambiente – Eurocatalana. It includes cleaning street furniture such as benches, planters, railings, information stands, and fountains, as well as planned cleaning of heritage building facades with Local Cultural Interest status. Under the Collboni administration’s Pla Endreça, investment in this service has increased by 17% compared to the previous contract. Municipal records show up to 123,000 cleaning interventions in a single year, covering around 300,345 square metres of surface area. The upcoming renewal is expected to attract strong interest from environmental and cleaning firms, given the scale and visibility of the work. > The upcoming renewal of several significant public contracts in Barcelona has sparked a business competition for multi-million euro tenders scheduled for launch next year. ## Legal Precedent in Sewer Maintenance Dispute This corporate interest follows a legal challenge in a related sector. The €188 million contract for sewerage system maintenance, awarded to FCC Medio Ambiente, is currently under judicial review after a challenge by competitors. The appeal was filed by the UTE Clavegueram de Barcelona, a consortium including Aigües de Barcelona (Veolia, Criteria, and the Barcelona Metropolitan Area), Sociedad General de Aguas de Barcelona (Veolia), and Acsa Obras e Infraestructuras (Sorigué). The Barcelona City Council accepted the appeal and was required to submit the case file to the administrative court. The initial award was marked by a 'recklessly low bid' determination, as FCC’s offer of €129.2 million, 3.645% below the average bid, exceeded the 3% threshold set in the tender rules. However, the council accepted FCC’s justification as sufficient. A separate rectification report was issued due to a material error in bid evaluation, where VAT was incorrectly included in the calculation of discount rates. - Fountain maintenance contract value: €22.3 million (2022–2026) - Graffiti cleaning contract value: \~€16 million - Number of fountains: 1,718 drinking, 324 ornamental, 7 natural springs - Annual graffiti interventions: up to 123,000 What this means for you: Businesses in the environmental services sector should monitor the Barcelona City Council’s official contracting portal for upcoming tender announcements in early 2027\. The outcome may reshape public service delivery across urban maintenance in Catalonia’s capital. --- *Sources:* [*El Periódico*](https://www.elperiodico.com/es/barcelona/20261028/renovacion-millonaria-limpieza-grafitis-mantenimiento-fuentes-barcelona-pugna-empresarial-135844121?ref=barna.news)*,* [*aiguesdebarcelona.cat*](https://www.aiguesdebarcelona.cat/documents/42802/619803/Contractes+2024.pdf/83cfad14-4b79-47f0-291d-b43bd5efd3be?t=1743403319216&ref=barna.news)*.* --- ### Related on Barna.News - [Badalona Tenders Demolition of Old Fàbrica Focus](https://barna.news/badalona-tenders-demolition-of-old/) - [Bodega Carol Sign Saved Pending New Rules](https://barna.news/bodega-carol-sign-saved-pending-new/) - [Roca City to complete by 2038](https://barna.news/roca-city-to-complete-by-2038/) - [Barcelona Moves to Save Historic Shops](https://barna.news/barcelona-moves-to-save-historic-shops/)