Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c50-122a-709e-a197-d3987bb7b884/provision-of-sludge-tankering-services

closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Provision of Sludge Tankering Services

[Scottish Water](https://tendernation.io/buyers/scottish-water)

Estimated value

£29,000,000

Published

29 Aug 2020

Deadline

Closed

28 Sept 2020

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.

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## About this tender

Scottish Water requires suppliers to provide a supplementary ad hoc tankering service for liquid water and waste water sludge during periods of high demand or during emergency incidents, and an on-demand septic tank emptying service for private customers. The tankering service will normally be from Scottish Water wastewater and water treatment plants to Scottish Water or PFI Sludge Treatment facilities. Septic tank emptying will take place on customers' properties, and therefore appropriately sized vehicles shall be required. The suppliers may be required to supply a self- drive suitably sized tankering vehicle to be driven by a Scottish Water driver on request. This procurement in split into 3 lots.

## CPV classification

Sludge transport services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/28a4f557-e2d3-4af7-9fe8-5499d8139379)

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