Tender

Environmental Services

EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY

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Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex Fire Authority is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Environmental Services." This contract focuses on providing comprehensive environmental services across its locations in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove. The key responsibilities include emptying and maintaining wastewater tanks, cleaning, and potentially offering related ad-hoc services. The procurement process is conducted using an open competition method and represents the services category. The final date for tender submissions is set for 29th May 2026, with potential enquiries being accepted until 22nd May 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2026 and could be renewed for an additional 12 months, if necessary. The estimated contract value is £40,000, with a gross value of £48,000.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, drainage works, and waste management, particularly firms with expertise in sewage and environmental decontamination. The procurement's open competition method suggests a level playing field for businesses of all sizes. Companies that can demonstrate high quality and cost efficiency, particularly in delivering social value, will be best positioned to succeed. This contract allows businesses to engage with a public authority entity, offering potential for growth in the public sector and the possibility of establishing a long-term relationship with East Sussex Fire Authority, enhancing their portfolio and visibility in the industry.

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Notice Title

Environmental Services

Notice Description

East Sussex Fire Authority (ESFA) is seeking to award a contract for the provision of the Environmental Services across its estate in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove. This will include the emptying of wastewater and other storage tanks, and their subsequent cleaning plus the maintenance of the tanks if required. It may also include related ad-hoc services identified as being required that the successful supplier can provide.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068efb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039726-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45232451 - Drainage and surface works

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

90700000 - Environmental services

90710000 - Environmental management

90722200 - Environmental decontamination services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 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 SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2DZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

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