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Public Conveniences Cleaning, Maintenance and Associated Services

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 12:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the delivery of cleaning, maintenance, and associated services for public conveniences across the county, classified under CPV codes such as 90910000 for cleaning services and 50760000 for repair and maintenance of public conveniences. The Council seeks early market engagement to gather feedback on supplier capacity, service delivery models, and innovation opportunities before proceeding with a formal procurement strategy. Interested parties have until 4th September 2026 to provide feedback to help shape future service delivery. The procurement will adhere to Welsh devolved regulations, and the contracted services are expected to start on 1st April 2027, extending potentially to 31st March 2030.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in cleaning, maintenance, and sanitation services, to expand within the region of Carmarthenshire, UKL14. Companies with experience in managing legacy systems and providing comprehensive facilities management will find this opportunity particularly suitable. The Council is keen on exploring innovative solutions for efficiency and value for money, offering a platform for businesses to showcase expertise in modernising public conveniences, such as upgrading income collection systems to contactless payment methods. This process, highlighting SMEs' eligibility, promises growth potential for various business sizes and sectors engaged in public facility management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Conveniences Cleaning, Maintenance and Associated Services

Notice Description

The Council is considering future service delivery arrangements for public conveniences across Carmarthenshire. The current requirement remains for a county-wide service that supports the continued operation of public conveniences. The requirement is expected to include a range of integrated services, including routine cleaning, repairs and maintenance, consumables provision, sanitary waste disposal, sharps disposal, out of hours response, manage, maintain and repair income collection systems and relevant inspection and compliance activities. The current service model also includes specialist elements linked to legacy equipment and access arrangements at certain sites. The Council is seeking early market feedback to better understand supplier capability, service delivery models, risks, and opportunities before determining its future procurement approach and contract structure. The Council invites interested organisations to register their interest and request further information in relation to the provision of this service. This invitation is issued for information-gathering and early market engagement purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to proceed with any future procurement process.

Planning Information

The Council seeks market feedback on: • the market’s capacity and capability to deliver a county-wide public conveniences service, including cleaning, maintenance and associated specialist services • service delivery models for a dispersed estate operating seven days per week • supplier experience of managing legacy systems, specialist access mechanisms, and integrated maintenance requirements • options for consumables supply, sanitary waste disposal, sharps disposal, inspection regimes, and out of hours service provision • risks, mobilisation requirements, and practical considerations associated with taking on an existing public conveniences service • opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and value for money in the delivery of the service • Demonstrable capacity to manage, maintain and repair income collection systems, including both cash and contactless payment methods, with the ability to assess and deliver upgrades from legacy coin-operated equipment to modern contactless solutions where appropriate. Response format: interested parties to contact Lead Officer via email ShRees@carmarthenshire.gov.uk Confidentiality: Responses will be treated as commercially confidential. Aggregated feedback may inform procurement strategy. No commitment: This notice does not constitute an invitation to tender. The Council is not obliged to proceed with procurement or award a contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ddbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074728-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

50760000 - Repair and maintenance of public conveniences

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£498,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Nov 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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