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title: "Tonbridge New Sewerage Treatment Plant - Expression of Interest"
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# Tonbridge New Sewerage Treatment Plant - Expression of Interest

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-408db29b-14f4-451c-891f-d4757a2980b2

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking expressions of interest for the installation of a new sewage treatment plant in Tonbridge, Kent. The project's aim is to replace a faulty installation currently operating as a cesspit, with the new facility required to handle waste water for up to 50 persons per day. This tender falls within the construction industry and is classified under multiple CPV codes related to sewage treatment works and associated services. The deadline for expressing interest is 21st July 2017, and the contract period is set to commence on 4th September 2017, concluding by 30th March 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, environmental services, and sewage treatment processes. Companies with experience in similar projects, particularly those that are SMEs, are encouraged to participate. Relevant qualifications in health and safety, construction management, and confined space operations are essential for successful bidders. Engaging in this contract can help businesses enhance their portfolio and reputation in the public sector while expanding their operational reach in crucial environmental infrastructure.

## Notice

The Environment Agency's office, Medway House, in Kent, requires a new sewage treatment plant to be installed, due to failure of the previous installation which is now being used as a cesspit. The new sewage plant will be commissioned and discharge into the River Medway at Leigh, under permit. The plant will need to be capable of treating equivalent waste water for 50 persons per day. Works will also include, but are not limited to, the modification/decommissioning of the existing cesspit, surveys of the existing infrastructure and groundworks Everyone working on our sites, including visiting workers, shall be CSCS or affiliated registered scheme. All plant operators shall be CPCS or affiliated scheme registered. Advantageous to be member of Constructing Better Health (CBH) scheme For anyone supervising the works one of the following qualification would be required. CITB Site Supervisor's Safety Training Scheme CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme IOSH Safety Supervisors qualification in Site Investigation (SI) is a suitable alternative to the management courses for non-notifiable Site Investigation works. For notifiable projects the CITB or IOSH management courses requirement will apply. The project should consider the risks around breaking ground and an understanding of working in a confined spaces is required. Project delivery by: March 2018, Key Skills: Construction, Health & Safety and some MEICA elements. Please confirm whether or not you wish to be tender included in the list by 21st July 2017, via Bravo, to the Commercial Lead by the above deadline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1609da2b-f0e3-4ffe-a2b2-bf80c6bdf12a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN11 1LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Worthing West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 42996000 - Machinery for the treatment of sewage
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45231300 - Construction work for water and sewage pipelines
- 45232421 - Sewage treatment works
- 45252130 - Sewage plant equipment
- 90420000 - Sewage treatment services
- 90481000 - Operation of a sewage plant

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2017 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1609da2b-f0e3-4ffe-a2b2-bf80c6bdf12a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1609da2b-f0e3-4ffe-a2b2-bf80c6bdf12a
  11th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency

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