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Coastal Pollution Clean up and disposal Framework

East Sussex County Council

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28 Sep 2026 at 10:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is buying a 24/7 emergency response service to clean up and dispose of coastal pollution. Incidents may involve oil, hazardous or noxious substances, debris and other contaminants. The framework serves the county council and participating district and borough councils: Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Rother and Wealden. The work is delivered in East Sussex and covers environmental clean-up and pollution response services.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. East Sussex County Council made a direct award without competition to Ambipar Response Limited, which signed the contract on 9 September 2026. The contract runs from 9 September 2026 to 30 June 2027, with an option to extend for up to 12 months, subject to remaining framework value; the maximum period ends 30 June 2028. The contract value is £173,100 excluding VAT (£207,720 including VAT). It is a single-supplier framework with prices agreed in advance and no further competition when work is awarded. The direct award was made to the previously appointed contractor to maintain adequate cover while a longer-term arrangement is procured. The process had one lot.

For suppliers considering future coastal pollution response work for East Sussex County Council and its participating councils, this award indicates a requirement for dependable, round-the-clock emergency cover and the ability to mobilise for varied coastal contaminants. Credible providers would need to handle pollution incidents involving oil, hazardous or noxious substances, debris and other contaminants, and carry out both clean-up and disposal. The buyer used a single-supplier framework with prices agreed upfront, so a competitor would need to demonstrate a comprehensive response capability and confidence in delivering the full service across the participating council areas. The award went to the contractor already appointed, as an interim measure to maintain cover while a longer-term arrangement is procured.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coastal Pollution Clean up and disposal Framework

Notice Description

A below threshold coastal pollution Framework Agreement for East Sussex County Council and its Districts and Borough Councils issued via direct award to the previously awarded contractor to maintain adequate cover whilst a longer-term arrangement is procured. The Coastal Pollution Clean Up and Disposal Framework provides the Council with a fully comprehensive 24/7 emergency response capability for coastal pollution incidents potentially involving oil, hazardous or noxious substances, debris, and other contaminants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077b37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091293-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£173,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Sep 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Sussex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Postcode Area
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 Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ambipar Response Limited

Further Information

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