Planning

Sewerage Services

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 07:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for Sewerage Services under the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts. This project is set to focus on a prescribed and cyclical service for sewage removal, desludging, cleaning, and emergency as well as planned repairs and surveys. The location for the contract is within the region of UKL14 (United Kingdom), highlighting services related to repair, maintenance, and inspection. The estimated value of this procurement is £3.2 million gross, reflecting a significant investment from the sub-central government body. The procurement method involves a framework agreement, and the expected contract period is from 1st November 2027 to 31st October 2031, with a future notice date of 1st May 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sewerage services, offering potential for growth through long-term engagement with the council. Companies with expertise in emergency and planned repairs, tankering services, and camera surveys would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. The focus on both urgent and cyclical needs ensures diverse opportunities for businesses that can provide comprehensive, reliable services. Furthermore, the procurement is accommodating to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive prospect for a wide range of companies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sewerage Services

Notice Description

Prescribed and cyclical tankering service for sewage removal from treatment works, septic tanks and pumping stations including desludging and cleaning of these assets Emergency tankering services Emergency ad-hoc clearing of blockages Emergency ad-hoc repairs to collapsed pipework Emergency clearing / de-silting of surface water drainage systems on non-highway adopted sites, on public highways or at flood risk management assets Urgent provision of camera surveys as required Planned repairs to collapsed pipework Planned clearing / de-silting of surface water drainage systems on non-highway adopted sites, on public highways or at flood risk management assets Planned longer term tankering services Planned camera surveys

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a032
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047476-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
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)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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