Tender

Sanitary Waste Removal Services

EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY

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Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 09:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex Fire Authority is conducting a public procurement process titled "Sanitary Waste Removal Services" intended to secure a provider for these services across the ESFA estate. The procurement falls under the services category and is specifically focused on waste and refuse-related services, including clinical waste collection and disposal. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with key deadlines set for enquiry and tender submissions on 19th December 2025. The contract is set within the region of East Sussex, UK, with an anticipated start date of 1st March 2026 and a potential final conclusion by 28th February 2029, considering a renewal option. This open competition is below the threshold and requires submissions via the In-Tend e-procurement portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and refuse services to expand their client base within the public sector. Given the focus on sanitary and non-hazardous waste services, businesses with expertise in efficient waste handling and environmentally responsible disposal practices would be particularly well-suited. The contract’s value, set at £7,000 with a gross amount of £8,400, coupled with the possibility of contract renewal, provides significant potential for revenue growth for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions. The tender evaluation will prioritise pricing, making it essential for participating businesses to competitively price their services while maintaining service quality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sanitary Waste Removal Services

Notice Description

East Sussex Fire Authority (ESFA) is seeking to award a contract for the provision of sanitary waste removal services across the ESFA Estate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074608-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

44613800 - Containers for waste material

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services

90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£7,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 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
EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Mark Rivers
Contact Email
procurement@esfrs.org
Contact Phone
01323462285

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2DZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

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