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title: "ROUTINE AND RESPONSIVEMAINTENANCE OF SEWAGE PLANT, PUMPING STATIONS AND SEPTIC TANKS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066660"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-10"
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# ROUTINE AND RESPONSIVEMAINTENANCE OF SEWAGE PLANT, PUMPING STATIONS AND SEPTIC TANKS

Buyer: NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066660

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## Summary

North Kesteven District Council, situated in Sleaford, UK, has completed the award stage of a tender concerning the routine and responsive maintenance of sewage plants, pumping stations, and septic tanks. The procurement process, governed under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, was executed through a limited competition method aimed at below-threshold procurement. Bates Environmental Ltd was awarded the contract for providing services such as telemetry monitoring, sludge removal, sampling, testing, and emergency response, ensuring compliance with BS EN ISO 5667 standards for discharge consents. The contract, valued at £195,000, commenced on 1 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 January 2029.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services and sewage treatment. SMEs with expertise in sewage disposal, treatment services, and emergency response would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. It is a strategic chance for companies focusing on telemetry systems and effluent compliance testing to expand their services across the Lincolnshire region. Collaboration with sub-central government entities like North Kesteven District Council and Lincolnshire County Council can bolster market presence and secure long-term partnerships in the public services industry.

## Notice

This contract is for the supply routine and response maintenance of small sewage treatment plants, pumping stations and septic tanks including: * telemetry monitoring * sludge removal and disposal * sampling and testing of final effluent discharges from treatment works to ensure continuing compliance with 'Discharge Consents' Sampling procedures shall comply with BS EN ISO 5667 standards. * 24 hour emergency response service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021350-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £195,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SLEAFORD |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG34 7EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BATES ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90420000 - Sewage treatment services
- 90430000 - Sewage disposal services
- 90460000 - Cesspool or septic tank emptying services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 13:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021350-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021350-2026
  10th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.batesenvironmental.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/

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