This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jul 2026 at 08:12

TenderCancellation

27 Jul 2026 at 08:09

Award

27 Jul 2026 at 08:03

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 10:08

Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe, a public authority in the United Kingdom, has conducted a procurement process for the "Supply of Sewage Sludge Tankering and Cesspit Emptying Services". The process was under the open method and categorized as a below-threshold open competition, primarily involving services related to sewage removal and disposal. The awarded contract began on 1 May 2026 and is set to run until 31 March 2027, with potential extensions up to 12 additional months. The tender attracted 14 bids with the final award being granted to CLEANSING SERVICE GROUP LIMITED, valued at £120,000 gross. The procurement process completed the award stage as of 27 July 2026, following an initial start of the tender in January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, sewage removal, or related industries. Companies with similar project experience, robust health, safety, and environmental measures, and proper permits for sewage waste transport were well positioned to compete. The succinct procurement method allowed for smaller services providers, such as SMEs, to engage, offering competitive growth opportunities especially for businesses within the UK, and those capable of safely managing and disposing of sewage across remote rural properties in the Folkestone district.

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Notice Title

Supply of Sewage Sludge Tankering and Cesspit Emptying Services

Notice Description

Sewage Sludge Tankering and Cesspit Emptying Services for rural properties across the district. NB: contract awarded 2 April with start date 1 May 2026. Award notice published late due to error with e-sender system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060de1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070567-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£184,805 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active, Cancelled

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE
Additional Buyers

FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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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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