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Provision of Minor Maintenance and Cleansing of Public Conveniences

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Swale Borough Council

LOCATION

Kent, United Kingdom

VALUE

£2,383,200

DEADLINE

February 12, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

33191000

REFERENCE

002608-2026

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Original Tender Description

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. https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?accessCode=XZX7ZE5E6U To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=996881131
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • None explicitly mentioned in the provided tender notice.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The bidder must be a single supplier capable of being awarded two contracts.
  • The bidder must be capable of providing services for both Lot 1 and Lot 2.
  • The bidder must be able to commence services on 01/04/2026.
  • The bidder must be capable of providing services for the full initial contract duration (Lot 1: 5 years; Lot 2: 1 year) and any potential extensions (Lot 1: up to 1 year; Lot 2: up to 5 years).
  • The bidder must be able to operate and provide services within the Swale Borough Council's jurisdiction in the UK.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Capability to open and close public conveniences.
  • Capability to cleanse public conveniences.
  • Capability to undertake minor maintenance works on public conveniences.
  • Capability to provide consumables for public conveniences.
  • Capability to undertake hygiene services for public conveniences.
  • Capability to dispose of corresponding waste from public conveniences.
  • Capability to manage two distinct contracts (Lot 1 and Lot 2) simultaneously.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Financial capacity to undertake a contract with an estimated value of 2,383,200.0 EUR (approximately £1.98 million).
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit an Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.
  • Submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) by the closing date.
  • Submit the ITT document via the Council's e-tendering portal (`https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?accessCode=XZX7ZE5E6U`).
  • Submit the ITT by 12 February 2026 at 12:00 noon.
  • All communication and clarifications must be submitted via the e-tendering portal.
  • The tender submitted must be the Most Advantageous Tender to be awarded the contracts.

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Summary:
Swale Borough Council invites tenders for a single supplier to provide comprehensive minor maintenance, cleansing, and hygiene services for public conveniences across two lots, with contracts commencing April 2026 and an estimated value of £1.98 million.

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Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender outlines a clear need for public convenience maintenance and cleansing, with a significant estimated value and contract duration. However, the absence of full tender documents and detailed evaluation criteria in the provided summary raises significant concerns regarding transparency and fair competition.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The tender appears to follow an Open procedure, which is generally compliant with public procurement principles. However, the lack of explicit mention of mandatory exclusion grounds in the provided summary is a potential oversight, though these are typically covered in full tender documents. The use of an e-tendering portal is good practice.

Absence of explicitly stated mandatory exclusion grounds in the provided summary.
Clarity40/100

The description of services required (opening/closing, cleansing, minor maintenance, consumables, hygiene, waste disposal) is clear. The contract structure with two lots and their respective durations/extensions is also clearly outlined. The process for communication via the e-tendering portal is clear.

The term 'Most Advantageous Tender' is used without any accompanying explanation of the award criteria (e.g., price-quality ratio, specific weighting), significantly reducing clarity for bidders.
Completeness83/100

The provided information is a high-level summary. It lacks crucial details typically found in full tender documents, such as detailed specifications, service level agreements, specific financial requirements beyond a general capacity statement, and, most importantly, the full evaluation criteria and methodology. The 'No documents attached, No document content available' flag is highly relevant here.

Missing full tender documents (ITT, detailed specifications, terms and conditions).
Absence of detailed evaluation criteria and their weighting.
Fairness60/100

The requirement for a 'single supplier capable of being awarded two contracts' and providing services for both Lot 1 (5 years + 1 year extension) and Lot 2 (1 year + up to 5 years extension) could potentially limit competition. While Lot 2 is shorter initially, the combined scope and the requirement to manage two distinct contracts simultaneously might favor larger, more established companies. The lack of detailed evaluation criteria further hinders fairness as bidders cannot fully understand how their proposals will be judged.

Requirement for a single supplier for both Lot 1 and Lot 2, potentially limiting participation from smaller or specialized firms.
Absence of detailed, transparent evaluation criteria, which can lead to subjective assessment and reduce fairness.
Practicality40/100

The operational requirements are practical for the nature of the service. The use of an e-tendering portal is practical for submission and communication. The contract durations, especially for Lot 1, offer stability for the awarded supplier.

The requirement for a single supplier for two distinct contracts, one significantly longer than the other, might pose operational and financial challenges for some bidders, potentially impacting the pool of qualified tenderers.
Data Consistency100/100

The information provided appears internally consistent regarding contract durations, estimated value, and service description.

Sustainability0/100

The tender notice does not include any explicit requirements or considerations for environmental, social, or innovative aspects. The automated check also flags 'Not green procurement', 'No social criteria', and 'No innovation focus'.

Lack of explicit green procurement criteria (e.g., use of eco-friendly cleaning products, waste reduction targets).
Absence of social criteria (e.g., fair labor practices, local employment, community benefits).

Strengths

Clear description of services and contract structure (two lots, durations).
Use of an e-tendering portal for submission and and communication.
Transparent estimated contract value and open procedure type.
Reasonable contract duration for Lot 1, offering stability.

Concerns

Absence of full tender documentation, including detailed specifications and terms.
Lack of explicit, weighted evaluation criteria for 'Most Advantageous Tender'.
Requirement for a single supplier for both Lot 1 and Lot 2, potentially limiting competition.
No explicit mention of mandatory exclusion grounds in the provided summary.
Absence of sustainability (environmental, social) or innovation criteria.

Recommendations

1. Publish the full Invitation to Tender (ITT) document with comprehensive specifications, terms, and conditions.
2. Clearly define and publish the evaluation criteria and their weighting for determining the 'Most Advantageous Tender'.
3. Consider whether splitting Lot 1 and Lot 2 into separate awards could increase competition, or provide a strong justification for the single-supplier requirement.

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