Tender

Collection, Transport and Disposal of Septic Tank Waste

EAST SUFFOLK SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by East Suffolk Services Limited focuses on the collection, transport, and disposal of septic tank waste. This tender, titled "Collection, Transport and Disposal of Septic Tank Waste," falls under the services category in the sewage removal and disposal industry. It aims to provide both planned and reactive services, including Out of Hours cover, for the East Suffolk district and commercial clients. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, utilising an open procedure method. Interested parties can submit their expressions of interest and tender responses electronically. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 30 March 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 13 April 2026, while the contract is expected to commence on 26 May 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in environmental services and waste management. Firms capable of providing efficient, high-quality sewage disposal and transport services will find this contract appealing. With a projected contract value of £272,000, businesses adept in handling reactive services and offering reliable solutions for septic tank waste management are well-suited to participate. The award will assess both price and quality, with quality carrying a weight of 60%, encouraging interested parties to demonstrate superior service standards alongside competitive pricing. Firms focusing on a long-term partnership should note the option for a one-year renewal subject to performance and funding.

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Notice Title

Collection, Transport and Disposal of Septic Tank Waste

Notice Description

East Suffolk Services Limited are looking for a service provider to provide a limited, planned service and a reactive service for the provision of a collection, transport and removal of septic waste services for both East Suffolk Council and commercial clients on behalf of East Suffolk Services Limited ("ESSL", "the Company"). This service is to include Out of Hours cover for the East Suffolk district.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional additional extension of one year subject to supplier performance and funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06627a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019658-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90410000 - Sewage removal services

90430000 - Sewage disposal services

90460000 - Cesspool or septic tank emptying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£226,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£226,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 25 May 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
EAST SUFFOLK SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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