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Disposal of Firefighting Chemical Foam

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Dec 2025 at 17:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process commenced by Surrey County Council involves the disposal of firefighting chemical foam. Categorised under the services industry, this contract, titled "Disposal of Firefighting Chemical Foam," pertains to the destruction of C8 Foam, which must be incinerated at high temperatures due to its harmful chemical content. Established under UK legislation 2023/54, the contract was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, denoted as below-threshold. The procurement stage is at the award phase, having been completed on 8th December 2025, with the agreement valued at £54,000. The services are to be provided within Reigate, UKJ26 region, and the overall project status is marked complete.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in hazardous waste management services, particularly those equipped to handle toxic waste disposal. Companies like TRADEBE FAWLEY LIMITED, the awarded supplier, that have the capacity to transport and safely incinerate chemical substances, stand to benefit from such contracts. Enterprises with the technical expertise to comply with environmental safety regulations, particularly within the waste management sector, would find similar tenders advantageous for expanding their portfolio and enhancing their service offerings in public sector projects. This contract also reinforces the need for sustainable practices in environmental management, creating further business growth pathways for eco-conscious service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Disposal of Firefighting Chemical Foam

Notice Description

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service currently have a large amount of Foam (Niagara) that requires to be destroyed in a specialist way, high temperatures within an incinerator. Niagara is a C8 Foam which was banned for use in July 2025 under REACH regulations. The foam includes harmful chemicals, Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl, (PFAS). The contract is for safely transporting the chemicals to specialist site where the chemicals will be destroyed. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service will also be provided with certification once the process is complete.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f240
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081248-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90523000 - Toxic waste disposal services except radioactive waste and contaminated soil

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpmo@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRADEBE FAWLEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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