Award

Public Conveniences Services

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Aug 2025 at 12:46

Award

05 Aug 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council has awarded a contract for Public Convenience Services to Danfo (UK) Ltd. This procurement, under the industry category of services, encompasses a 7-day week service for public convenience operations, including repairs, maintenance, sharp disposal, sanitary waste disposal, and provision of consumables. The direct award contract was concluded due to technical reasons and the absence of viable alternatives, focusing on UK region UKL14. The contract became active as of 19th August 2025, with a scheduled end date of 31st March 2027. The procurement method was a direct award for technical reasons and is governed under the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in cleaning and sanitation services, as well as those offering maintenance and repair services for public facilities. Companies with expertise in handling bespoke technical setups and those capable of delivering a comprehensive suite of facilities management services can benefit. Particularly, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with technical capabilities related to card mechanisms, anti-vandalism units, and bespoke electrical and plumbing systems may find this procurement process advantageous. The contract value amounts to £397,888.80, providing a robust business venture for suitable suppliers.

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Notice Title

Public Conveniences Services

Notice Description

Provision of Public Convenience Services, 7-day week service, repairs, maintenance, sharp disposal, sanitary waste disposal, and provision of consumables

Procurement Information

For technical reasons, such as card mechanisms, anti-vandalism units with bespoke plumbing and electrical circuits along with the combination of all the services they provide, and the frequency, there is no viable alternative at present.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0581e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049835-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

50760000 - Repair and maintenance of public conveniences

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£331,574 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£331,574 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shannen Rees
Contact Email
shrees@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

DANFO (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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