Tender

Provision of Minor Maintenance and Cleansing of Public Conveniences

SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2026 at 14:04

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15 Jan 2026 at 12:45

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council is conducting an open procurement process for the Provision of Minor Maintenance and Cleansing of Public Conveniences. This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on sterilisation, disinfection, hygiene devices, and cleaning services. The process involves two contracts to be awarded to the same supplier, with one contract set to commence on 1 April 2026 and run until 31 March 2031, with an option for a one-year extension. The second contract also commences on 1 April 2026 but has an initial term of one year, extendable for up to five additional years in one-year increments. The total estimated value of the contracts is £2,383,200 GBP. Located in Sittingbourne, United Kingdom, this procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submission set on 12 February 2026 at 12:00 noon. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders via the Council’s e-tendering portal, focusing on locations such as Sittingbourne, Faversham, and the Isle of Sheppey.

This tender offers business growth potential by allowing companies in the cleaning and facilities maintenance sector to secure long-term contracts with a sub-central government authority. Suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) meeting the economic requirements, businesses that can provide reliable maintenance, cleaning, and hygiene services for public facilities will find a significant opportunity here. The key for competing businesses lies in providing quality services at competitive prices, as the tender evaluation will focus on both price (60% weight) and quality (40% weight). The open procurement method ensures transparency and access for businesses that are ready to meet the requirements and strive to expand their market share in the public sector.

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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/003518-2026
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
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
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swale.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Post Town
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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