Award

Waste Collection and Street Cleaning Contract 2026-2034

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 10:35

Award Notice
Tender

05 Feb 2025 at 13:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council has awarded a significant contract for waste collection and street cleaning services for the period from 2026 to 2034. The contract, titled "Waste Collection and Street Cleaning Contract 2026-2034," was awarded to FCC Environment Services (UK) Limited and engages comprehensive refuse and waste-related services, including recycling, garden waste, and street cleaning in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Originally tendered using an open procedure above the threshold, this procurement process progressed from the tender to the award stage, with the award notice published on 18th August 2025 following the tender period conclusion on 28th April 2025. The contract encompasses a value of approximately £62 million GBP.

This tender presents robust opportunities for business growth, particularly for large enterprises specialising in environmental services and waste management. Companies with expertise in managing diverse waste collection and street cleaning operations, as well as those capable of delivering efficient and comprehensive environmental services, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts initiated by local government bodies. Dartford Borough Council's preference for open procurement methods indicates their commitment to transparency and competition, making this an enticing opportunity for businesses looking to expand their influence within the public sector services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waste Collection and Street Cleaning Contract 2026-2034

Notice Description

Contract award for the Waste Collection and Street Cleaning Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d9d7839-7c87-48de-b00b-8f3f68603392
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4086c3ca-7a9b-426f-b245-e1a39e9c37f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90610000 - Street-cleaning and sweeping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,050,103 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCC ENVIRONMENT SERVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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