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Specialist Cleaning Equipment for the Cleaner Carmarthenshire Scheme

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2025 at 15:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council has completed a procurement process to appoint Varitech Systems Ltd for the supply of specialist cleaning equipment, integrated within a dedicated van, to support the Cleaner Carmarthenshire Scheme. This procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted via a direct method, chosen as it was below the competitive threshold. The contract commenced on 22nd July 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026, with a total value of £60,648. The procurement was carried out under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54, and the equipment will support local operations within the region of Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in high-pressure and pressurised water cleaning apparatus, offering potential for growth through engagement in public sector projects. SMEs, particularly within the cleaning equipment manufacturing and supply industries, are well-suited to compete in such processes, promoting their innovative solutions and reinforcing their presence in the public goods supply chain. The success of Varitech Systems Ltd in this procurement highlights the potential for other small to medium enterprises to expand their business by meeting specific local government needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Cleaning Equipment for the Cleaner Carmarthenshire Scheme

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council has appointed Varitech Systems Ltd (Streamline) to supply specialist cleaning equipment, coach built and integrated within a dedicated van to support its Cleaner Carmarthenshire Scheme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05685b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043980-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

42924730 - Pressurised water cleaning apparatus

42924740 - High-pressure cleaning apparatus

48991000 - Spreadsheet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,540 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gary Baxter
Contact Email
dgbaxter@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARITECH SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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