Scope
Reference
FH2601260
Description
Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for Sewage Sludge Tankering and Cesspit Emptying Services and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet F&HDCs requirements.
This tender will be conducted using a one-stage open procedure. The contract is anticipated to start 01 April 2026 and continue for a period of 12 months (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 12 months).
Interested suppliers can visit the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-Folkestone:-Sewage-tankers./AM4KTD99WU). To quote you must complete and return the Invitation to Tender Response Document via the portal.
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Total value (estimated)
- £75,000 excluding VAT
- £90,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 90410000 - Sewage removal services
- 90430000 - Sewage disposal services
- 90460000 - Cesspool or septic tank emptying services
Contract locations
- UKJ44 - East Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 February 2026, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
27 February 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Sum | Price | 40% |
| Experience in similar projects | Quality | 15% |
| Health, Safety and Environmental Measures | Quality | 15% |
| Waste transfer notes for collections | Quality | 15% |
| Permits and licences for sewage waste transport | Quality | 10% |
| Sustainability | Quality | 5% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-Folkestone:-Sewage-tankers./AM4KTD99WU
Contracting authority
Folkestone & Hythe District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHJN-7589-LMHY
Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue
Folkestone
CT20 2QY
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government