Award

Supply of Sewage Sludge Tankering and Cesspit Emptying Services

THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE

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Award

24 Apr 2026 at 10:08

Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Folkestone & Hythe District Council, a public authority operating within the United Kingdom, has successfully concluded the award stage of its procurement process for "Supply of Sewage Sludge Tankering and Cesspit Emptying Services." This process, conducted under an open competition method, was aimed at addressing the needs for sewage removal and disposal services across its waste-water treatment works and pumping stations located in Folkestone, UKJ44 region. CLEANSING SERVICE GROUP LIMITED has been awarded the contract, with operations set to commence on 5th May 2026 and run until 31st March 2027, offering an opportunity for extension up to March 2028. The procurement category falls under services, with the contract having a gross value of £120,000. The initial tender, issued on 23rd January 2026, highlighted criteria such as experience, health and safety measures, and licences necessary for delivery.

This procurement represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those experienced in sewage management and disposal, to expand their operations within the public sector. Firms such as CLEANSING SERVICE GROUP LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise, exemplify the type of organisations well-suited to this tender, having demonstrated proficiency in managing similar projects. The contract also encourages participation among SMEs, as indicated by the final bids statistics. Businesses with skills in sustainability, waste management, and compliance with regulatory permits could find such tenders conducive to growth, allowing them to forge strategic partnerships and enhance their market presence within the sewage disposal and environmental services industry. The timely renewal option further offers sustained engagement for businesses that can align their operations with the council's environmental standards and procedures.

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Notice Title

Supply of Sewage Sludge Tankering and Cesspit Emptying Services

Notice Description

Tankering of sewage sludge from waste-water treatment works / pumping stations and the emptying of cesspits / septic tanks owned by Folkestone & Hythe District Council. Folkestone & Hythe District Council (FHDC) own and are consequently responsible for the maintenance and repair of 9 waste-water pumping stations (WWPS) and 8 waste-water treatment works (WWTW), and 6 individual cess-pits which are situated in remote locations around the district where there is no access to the main sewers. These systems pump waste-water from both FHDC owned and privately owned dwellings via the WWPS to the WWTW where the sewage undergoes a process to remove the organic materials and suspended solids before the liquid fraction is released into nearby dykes under Environment Agency (EA) licence. FHDC also own properties that run waste-water into cesspits which also need to be emptied periodically.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060de1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037468-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90410000 - Sewage removal services

90430000 - Sewage disposal services

90460000 - Cesspool or septic tank emptying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE
Additional Buyers

FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
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
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEANSING SERVICE GROUP

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