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title: "Provision of Minor Maintenance and Cleansing of Public Conveniences"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060488"
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buyer: "SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# Provision of Minor Maintenance and Cleansing of Public Conveniences

Buyer: SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060488

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## Summary

Swale Borough Council has sought tenders for the Provision of Minor Maintenance and Cleansing of Public Conveniences within the UKJ4 region (South East), United Kingdom. This procurement process involves the open procedure method, with a focus on services in the industry category encompassing public conveniences, hygiene devices, and environmental services. The tender is split into two lots, with both contracts to be awarded to a single supplier commencing on 1 April 2026. Lot 1 will be a 5-year contract with a possible 1-year extension, while Lot 2 is a rolling 1-year contract, potentially extending to a total of six years. Key tender deadlines include the submission of expressions of interest by 12 February 2026 at 12:00 noon. The tender notice was published by the Cabinet Office, and interested parties are required to submit their documentation electronically.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in the maintenance and cleansing services sector, particularly those with expertise in managing public facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the economic criteria, such as satisfactory credit checks and a minimum turnover twice the annual contract value, are encouraged to participate. In addition to financial stability, bidders are advised to factor in potential risks such as Local Government Reform and wage indexation implications into their pricing models. This transparent approach equips businesses to plan strategically and effectively address the needs highlighted in the tender, ultimately fostering partnerships that ensure community-centric service delivery.

## Notice

Swale Borough Council is inviting tenders for the Provision of Minor Maintenance and Cleansing of Public Conveniences. Two contracts will be awarded to one supplier. The contracts will involve opening and closing public conveniences; cleansing and maintaining them (undertaking minor maintenance works); providing consumables; undertaking hygiene services and dispose of corresponding waste. The contract for Lot 1 shall commence on 01/04/26 and terminate on 31/03/31. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 1 year. The contract for Lot 2 shall commence on 01/04/26 and terminate on 31/03/27. The council may extend the opportunity for 1 year periods of up to a further 5 years. The tenderer who submits the Most Advantageous Tender will be awarded the contracts. The Invitation to Tender document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the ITT is 12 February 2026 at 12:00 noon. All communication / clarifications must be submitted via the e-tendering portal. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/6X464HNX39 Access Code : 6X464HNX39 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

### Lot Information

1

Lot 1 will be offered on a 5 + 1 year basis. *Central Avenue at Sittingbourne, ME10 4BX *Milton Creek Country Park, Sittingbourne, ME10 2DE *King George V Playing fields toilet, Sittingbourne ME10 1QX *Park Road, Faversham, ME13 8ES *Faversham Recreation ground Sports Changing Facilities including overnight clean ready for Sunday play. Descaling shower heads/ taps (quarterly). WC, Urinals, showers, sinks, changing rooms, and community room, kitchen and toilet. *Bartons Point, Isle of Sheppey ME12 2BX. This includes the toilets, showers and the sluice room. Descaling shower heads/ taps (quarterly). *Minster Leas public toilet *Rose Street at Sheerness, ME12 1UA *Leysdown Beach Services, Grove Avenue, ME12 4QE *Beachfields, Sheerness, ME12 1RE

Renewal: The Council may extend the contract by up to one year.

2

This lot consists of facilities where it is the intention of the council to close or transfer the asset at some point most likely within the first 12 months of the contract (although this timescale may extend). If an asset is transferred or closed then that facility will be removed from the contract and the entire priced costs for that facility for opening, closing, cleansing, maintaining, consumable provision, overheads etc will be removed from the monthly billing process. Facilities in Lot 2 may be removed from the contract with 3 months notification to the Contractor. Consequently, this contract will be awarded on a rolling one-year basis up to six years in total. It is possible that facilities in this list may be varied to the Lot 1 contract over time (in agreement with both parties).

Renewal: At the Authority's sole and exclusive option, the Contract Period may be extended for further periods of 1 year at a time up to a maximum of 5 additional years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016683-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,986,000 |
| Lots value | £1,986,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | SITTINGBOURNE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME10 3HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Swale |
| Electoral ward | Roman |
| Westminster constituency | Sittingbourne and Sheppey |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices
- 45215500 - Public conveniences
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 19:05 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016683-2026
- 15 Jan 2026 at 14:04 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003518-2026
- 15 Jan 2026 at 12:45 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003471-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 12:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002608-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016683-2026
  24th February 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003518-2026
  15th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003471-2026
  15th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002608-2026
  13th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?accessCode=XZX7ZE5E6U
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/6X464HNX39
  Access Code : 6X464HNX39

## Notice URLs

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

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