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Contract for City Centre Portable Toilets

City & County of Swansea

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2026 at 17:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 11:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has completed its procurement process for the provision of city centre portable toilets, under the contract titled "Contract for City Centre Portable Toilets", identified by CCS/25/336. This project falls under the industry category of Chemical products and is located in Swansea, UKL18, United Kingdom. The procurement was an open competition, below the threshold, following an open tender method. The procurement process recently reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 29 April 2026. The contract, valued at £82,500 with a total gross amount of £99,000, commences on 1 July 2026 and concludes on 30 June 2028. The successful supplier, City Hire Gorseinon Ltd, will be responsible for delivering and maintaining temporary male and female toilets in Swansea city centre during specific weekends and bank holiday evenings.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the chemical and sanitary service sectors. Companies capable of providing high-quality portable sanitation solutions, equipped with essential licenses such as a Carrier Licence, and offering comprehensive service packages including consumables supply and waste reporting, are well-positioned to benefit. The contract not only promises steady business over two years with potential for a 12-month extension but also allows suppliers to enhance their visibility in public procurement sectors, especially during televised events held in the city, increasing their market presence and fostering business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for City Centre Portable Toilets

Notice Description

The City & County of Swansea requires the provision and removal of temporary male and female toilets in the city centre every Saturday evening, and on Sunday Bank Holiday evenings. It is essential that the successful bidder holds a Carrier Licence. The successful bidder will provide the City & County of Swansea with a Monthly literage report. The successful bidder will supply all consumables - toilet rolls and hand cleanser. The ladies toilet unit must have a foot flush, coat hook, and access to unlock from the outside. Lighting in the toilet unit is NOT required. Many events may be televised therefore the successful bidder must ensure that all portable toilet units & urinals are provided to site in a good and clean state. The toilets are to be located at the specified areas in the city as above, any changes to the locations or timings must be agreed by both parties. The successful bidder will ensure that the toilets are set up on site between 7pm and 7.30pm and removed no later than 7am the following morning.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract Period: 1/7/26 - 30/6/28 With an option to extend for up to a further 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044148-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

24955000 - Chemical toilets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City & County of Swansea
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

City Hire Gorseinon Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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