Tender

Estates Clearance Service

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council is seeking a supplier for the Estates Clearance Service, encompassing its corporate, commercial, and housing properties within the Dover District area. The contract, classified under refuse and waste-related services, is due to initiate on 1st April 2026 for a period of two years, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 16th January 2026, and the enquiry period ending on 9th January 2026. The process utilises an open competition method, focusing on services under the below threshold category. Interested parties are advised to submit their proposals electronically via the Kent Business Portal.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and estate clearance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. With a proposed contract value of £150,000, firms with expertise in handling refuse and waste-related operations stand to benefit significantly from this engagement. The procurement process invites firms capable of delivering high-quality services meeting the stringent criteria of price and quality, making it suitable for competitive organisations that are adept at efficient service delivery within the United Kingdom and Ireland. The geographic focus within the Dover District offers targeted growth potential for local businesses looking to expand their service footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Estates Clearance Service

Notice Description

Dover District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable Supplier for the provision of Estates Clearance Service from the Councils Corporate, Commercial and Housing Properties within the Dover District area. The service is anticipated to commence1st April 2026 and will continue for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year. Tender returns are to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk by no later than 12:00 hours on 16th January 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Dover:-Refuse-and-waste-related-services./DM54SS4874 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/DM54SS4874

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078951-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Emma Morgan
Contact Email
emma.morgan@dover.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01304872419

Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

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