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title: "Septic Tank Emptying"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055fb1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-15"
---

# Septic Tank Emptying

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055fb1

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Halton Borough Council, centred on the service title "Septic Tank Emptying," predominantly at the Travellers Transit site in Runcorn and additional sites within Halton. This procurement follows the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54 and was conducted using a direct method below the competition threshold, which does not require open competition. The process reached the award stage, and a contract was actively signed on the 16th of April 2025, extending until the 16th of April 2027. The procurement falls under the services category and is valued at £80,000, awarded to William G Search, a large-scale enterprise based in Kirby, Liverpool. 

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in waste management and septic services. Companies well-suited to such opportunities are likely those with the capability to efficiently handle service contracts for public authorities and provide reliable, round-the-clock servicing. The nature of this procurement process—conducted without open competition—favours businesses that are capable of developing close working relationships with local government bodies. For prospective suppliers, familiarity with regional requirements and a strong track record in service delivery would be advantageous in securing similar future contracts.

## Notice

Septic tank emptying mainly at the Travellers Transit site in Runcorn but also at a few other halton sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040113-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILLIAM G SEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90460000 - Cesspool or septic tank emptying services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 14:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040113-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040113-2025
  15th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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