Tender

Contract for City Centre Portable Toilets

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is seeking tenders for the provision and removal of portable toilets in the city centre every Saturday evening and on Sunday Bank Holiday evenings. This contract titled "Contract for City Centre Portable Toilets" falls under the goods category of chemical toilets within the UK region of South West Wales (UKL18) and requires adherence to Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement is at the tender stage, with an open competitive method being utilised. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 13 March 2026 and the tender period closing on 20 March 2026. The contract is projected to start on 1 July 2026 and may extend up to 30 June 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs that hold a Carrier Licence and can ensure high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Businesses involved in sanitation services, particularly those equipped to supply and manage portable toilets with the necessary consumables, are ideal candidates. With a substantial contract value of £75,000 and considerations for renewal, the opportunity to secure a long-term contract with the City & County of Swansea is tangible. This tender could foster business expansion by providing consistent work due to regular events and televised occasions demanding clean and maintained facilities.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015579-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24955000 - Chemical toilets

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Lisa Evans
Contact Email
lisa.evans5@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447966230649

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
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

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