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Provision of Minor Maintenance and Cleansing of Public Conveniences

Swale Borough Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

24 Feb 2026 at 19:05

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

15 Jan 2026 at 14:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

15 Jan 2026 at 12:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 12:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council has sought tenders for the Provision of Minor Maintenance and Cleansing of Public Conveniences within the UKJ4 region (South East), United Kingdom. This procurement process involves the open procedure method, with a focus on services in the industry category encompassing public conveniences, hygiene devices, and environmental services. The tender is split into two lots, with both contracts to be awarded to a single supplier commencing on 1 April 2026. Lot 1 will be a 5-year contract with a possible 1-year extension, while Lot 2 is a rolling 1-year contract, potentially extending to a total of six years. Key tender deadlines include the submission of expressions of interest by 12 February 2026 at 12:00 noon. The tender notice was published by the Cabinet Office, and interested parties are required to submit their documentation electronically.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in the maintenance and cleansing services sector, particularly those with expertise in managing public facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the economic criteria, such as satisfactory credit checks and a minimum turnover twice the annual contract value, are encouraged to participate. In addition to financial stability, bidders are advised to factor in potential risks such as Local Government Reform and wage indexation implications into their pricing models. This transparent approach equips businesses to plan strategically and effectively address the needs highlighted in the tender, ultimately fostering partnerships that ensure community-centric service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Minor Maintenance and Cleansing of Public Conveniences

Notice Description

Swale Borough Council is inviting tenders for the Provision of Minor Maintenance and Cleansing of Public Conveniences. Two contracts will be awarded to one supplier. The contracts will involve opening and closing public conveniences; cleansing and maintaining them (undertaking minor maintenance works); providing consumables; undertaking hygiene services and dispose of corresponding waste. The contract for Lot 1 shall commence on 01/04/26 and terminate on 31/03/31. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 1 year. The contract for Lot 2 shall commence on 01/04/26 and terminate on 31/03/27. The council may extend the opportunity for 1 year periods of up to a further 5 years. The tenderer who submits the Most Advantageous Tender will be awarded the contracts. The Invitation to Tender document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the ITT is 12 February 2026 at 12:00 noon. All communication / clarifications must be submitted via the e-tendering portal. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/6X464HNX39 Access Code : 6X464HNX39 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

Lot Information

1

Lot 1 will be offered on a 5 + 1 year basis. *Central Avenue at Sittingbourne, ME10 4BX *Milton Creek Country Park, Sittingbourne, ME10 2DE *King George V Playing fields toilet, Sittingbourne ME10 1QX *Park Road, Faversham, ME13 8ES *Faversham Recreation ground Sports Changing Facilities including overnight clean ready for Sunday play. Descaling shower heads/ taps (quarterly). WC, Urinals, showers, sinks, changing rooms, and community room, kitchen and toilet. *Bartons Point, Isle of Sheppey ME12 2BX. This includes the toilets, showers and the sluice room. Descaling shower heads/ taps (quarterly). *Minster Leas public toilet *Rose Street at Sheerness, ME12 1UA *Leysdown Beach Services, Grove Avenue, ME12 4QE *Beachfields, Sheerness, ME12 1RE

Renewal: The Council may extend the contract by up to one year.

2

This lot consists of facilities where it is the intention of the council to close or transfer the asset at some point most likely within the first 12 months of the contract (although this timescale may extend). If an asset is transferred or closed then that facility will be removed from the contract and the entire priced costs for that facility for opening, closing, cleansing, maintaining, consumable provision, overheads etc will be removed from the monthly billing process. Facilities in Lot 2 may be removed from the contract with 3 months notification to the Contractor. Consequently, this contract will be awarded on a rolling one-year basis up to six years in total. It is possible that facilities in this list may be varied to the Lot 1 contract over time (in agreement with both parties).

Renewal: At the Authority's sole and exclusive option, the Contract Period may be extended for further periods of 1 year at a time up to a maximum of 5 additional years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060488
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016683-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

45215500 - Public conveniences

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,986,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,986,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Swale Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
Roman
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

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