Tender

CBC-1834-T-TS Food Waste Treatment and Disposal - 4 Lots

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 14:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "CBC-1834-T-TS Food Waste Treatment and Disposal - 4 Lots," focusing on refuse and waste-related services, particularly household refuse collection. The opportunity is segmented into four lots, designated for the northern and southern areas of the authority. The procurement is in the tender stage, offering an open procedure method, with a tender period ending on 11th November 2025. Contracts for the northern lots (1 and 2) are slated to commence on 1st April 2026, whereas the southern lots (3 and 4) are set to start on 24th November 2026. Each contract will run for four years with a possible three-year extension, all expiring concurrently. Interested businesses must adhere to specific submission guidelines and deadlines detailed in the tender documents.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those in the waste management and environmental services sectors. Companies with expertise in refuse collection and waste treatment would find this tender particularly advantageous, given the comprehensive scope and long-term nature of the contracts. The framework's open procedure allows diverse suppliers, including those outside the typical SME and VCSE categories, to participate, fostering a competitive environment that supports robust service delivery throughout the United Kingdom, including broader regions like the Channel Islands and British Oversea Territories. Engaging with this tender could position successful bidders as key players in waste management, potentially leading to further opportunities in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1834-T-TS Food Waste Treatment and Disposal - 4 Lots

Notice Description

Food Waste Treatment and Disposal - 4 Lots Lot 1 - Food Waste Treatment - North of Authority Area - Collection Area Locations Map provided. Contract start date 1st April 2026. Contract term 4 years + possible 3 year extension. All lots to expire concurrently. Lot 2 - Food Waste Treatment - North of Authority Area - Collection Area Locations Map provided. Contract start date 1st April 2026. Contract term 4 years + possible 3 year extension. All lots to expire concurrently. Lot 3 - Food Waste Treatment - South of Authority Area - Collection Area Locations Map provided. Contract start date 24th November 2026. Contract term 4 years + possible 3 year extension. All lots to expire concurrently. Lot 4 - Food Waste Treatment - South of Authority Area - Collection Area Locations Map provided. Contract start date 24th November 2026. Contract term 4 years + possible 3 year extension. All lots to expire concurrently. Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69248ecf-c7f7-4963-a1c7-90be787d5451
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90511000 - Refuse collection services

90511200 - Household-refuse collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tina Sanders
Contact Email
tina.sanders@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07393 782811

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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