Tender

W4188 - The Supply of Cabins & Portable Toilets for Elections

WALSALL COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 15:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom located at the Civic Centre on Darwall Street, is seeking submissions for a tender titled "W4188 - The Supply of Cabins & Portable Toilets for Elections." This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on chemical toilets and modular/portable buildings. The open competition is valued at £120,000, with gross estimates at £144,000, created for the upcoming elections. The enquiry period for this tender closes on 15 November 2025, with the final submission deadline on 20 November 2025. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically through the provided submission link. The tender process is currently in an active stage.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business reach by supplying essential election equipment. Companies with expertise in delivering and servicing portable cabins and chemical toilets will find this contract well within their capabilities. Furthermore, the contract includes potential ad-hoc hire options, allowing for additional business engagements beyond the initial scope. The award criteria highlight a favour towards pricing, accounting for 70% of the decision-making process, allowing competitive pricing offers a significant advantage. This contract will begin on 1 January 2026, with a possibility of renewal in subsequent years, thus ensuring long-term collaboration prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W4188 - The Supply of Cabins & Portable Toilets for Elections

Notice Description

The cabin supplier shall be required to supply, deliver and collect the cabins and portable toilets. The cabins shall be serviced during the Election Day for minor repairs on the building or furniture as required. The cabin supplier shall be required to liaise with the contractors who are delivering the electrical and minor external building works during the installation and decampment process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: There is a possibility of an ad-hoc hire of a number of cabins if required.

Renewal: 1+1 additional years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071319-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

24955000 - Chemical toilets

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

44211110 - Cabins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20254 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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