← Back to Tenders
United Kingdom10 days leftOpen

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

Project Timeline

▼

Contact Information

▼
View Original

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
⚠️

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.
🔧

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.
💰

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

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.

Requirements Preview

Sign up to view complete requirements and analysis

AI-powered requirement analysis
Complete compliance breakdown
Strategic bidding insights
Instant eligibility check

No credit card required • Setup in 2 minutes

PDF
Official PDF Version
PDF002608-2026_official.pdf
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.

Documents Preview

Sign up to view document summaries and analysis

AI document summaries
Key requirement extraction
Risk & compliance alerts
Strategic document insights

No credit card required • Setup in 2 minutes

67
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides a clear description of required services and utilizes an e-tendering portal, but significantly lacks detailed evaluation criteria, which impacts clarity and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines an Open procedure and uses an appropriate CPV code. The submission period of 25 days from today's date is reasonable. Basic disclosure requirements appear to be met, and there are no reported disputes.

•Missing explicit reveal date in the provided text.
Clarity60/100

The service description and AI-extracted requirements are clear and unambiguous. However, the critical absence of detailed evaluation criteria beyond 'Most Advantageous Tender' significantly reduces clarity regarding how bids will be assessed.

•No detailed evaluation criteria specified.
Completeness65/100

Most essential information like title, organization, value, deadlines, and duration is provided. Requirements are outlined. However, the lack of detailed evaluation criteria and the limited summary of only one out of four tender documents indicate potential gaps in the publicly available information.

•Missing detailed evaluation criteria
•Limited visibility into full tender documents.
Fairness60/100

Full document access is implied via provided URLs, and e-procurement is enabled. The value is disclosed, and requirements appear generic. However, the absence of transparent and objective evaluation criteria is a major concern for ensuring fair competition. The requirement for a single supplier for two lots could also slightly limit competition.

•Lack of detailed, objective, and transparent evaluation criteria.
Practicality85/100

Electronic submission is clearly supported via an e-tendering portal, and all necessary URLs are provided. Key dates like contract start and duration are well-defined, enhancing practicality for bidders.

Data Consistency80/100

Key fields are largely populated, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. Dates are logical and consistent, although the overall contract duration could be more explicitly linked to the specific lots. The 'Liable Person' field is empty.

•Empty 'Liable Person' field
•Minor ambiguity in overall contract duration vs. lot-specific durations.
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is not EU funded.

•No sustainability, social, or innovation criteria.

Strengths

Clear and detailed description of required services.
Effective use of an e-tendering portal for submission and communication.
Transparent disclosure of estimated value and key timelines.
Requirements are well-categorized and clearly stated.
Tender is divided into lots, potentially allowing for specialized bids.

Concerns

Significant lack of detailed evaluation criteria.
Limited insight into the full suite of tender documents.
Absence of sustainability, social, or innovation considerations.
The requirement for a single supplier for both lots might restrict competition.
Empty 'Liable Person' field.

Recommendations

1. Publish comprehensive and transparent evaluation criteria, including weightings, to ensure fairness and clarity for all bidders.
2. Ensure all tender documents are fully accessible and their key contents summarized to provide complete information.
3. Integrate sustainability, social value, or innovation aspects into future tenders to align with modern procurement best practices.

AI Scoring Preview

Sign up to view complete requirements and analysis

Complete quality score analysis
Detailed sub-score breakdown
Strengths & concerns insights
Strategic recommendations

No credit card required • Setup in 2 minutes

Generate DocumentsReview Documents
B
Tender Quality Score
67/ 100 · Good
→

Tender Assistant

Ask me anything about this tender

Tender Assistant

Hello! I'm your AI assistant for this tender. I can help you understand requirements, deadlines, eligibility criteria, and provide strategic insights.

What are the main requirements?
When is the deadline?
Who is eligible to bid?

No credit card required

Setup in 2 minutes

Save with Notes