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ROUTINE AND RESPONSIVEMAINTENANCE OF SEWAGE PLANT, PUMPING STATIONS AND SEPTIC TANKS

NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2026 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

North Kesteven District Council, situated in Sleaford, UK, has completed the award stage of a tender concerning the routine and responsive maintenance of sewage plants, pumping stations, and septic tanks. The procurement process, governed under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, was executed through a limited competition method aimed at below-threshold procurement. Bates Environmental Ltd was awarded the contract for providing services such as telemetry monitoring, sludge removal, sampling, testing, and emergency response, ensuring compliance with BS EN ISO 5667 standards for discharge consents. The contract, valued at £195,000, commenced on 1 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 January 2029.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services and sewage treatment. SMEs with expertise in sewage disposal, treatment services, and emergency response would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. It is a strategic chance for companies focusing on telemetry systems and effluent compliance testing to expand their services across the Lincolnshire region. Collaboration with sub-central government entities like North Kesteven District Council and Lincolnshire County Council can bolster market presence and secure long-term partnerships in the public services industry.

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Notice Title

ROUTINE AND RESPONSIVEMAINTENANCE OF SEWAGE PLANT, PUMPING STATIONS AND SEPTIC TANKS

Notice Description

This contract is for the supply routine and response maintenance of small sewage treatment plants, pumping stations and septic tanks including: * telemetry monitoring * sludge removal and disposal * sampling and testing of final effluent discharges from treatment works to ensure continuing compliance with 'Discharge Consents' Sampling procedures shall comply with BS EN ISO 5667 standards. * 24 hour emergency response service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066660
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021350-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90420000 - Sewage treatment services

90430000 - Sewage disposal services

90460000 - Cesspool or septic tank emptying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLEAFORD
Postcode
NG34 7EF
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BATES ENVIRONMENTAL

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