Planning

Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Plant Operator, Market Engagement

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

28 Oct 2024 at 16:40

Planning

11 Oct 2024 at 07:41

Planning

04 Oct 2024 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the operation of the Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park (MKWRP). The procurement involves competitive dialogue (above threshold) and is classified under CPV codes 42320000 (Waste incinerators) and 90500000 (Refuse and waste related services). The tender covers a contract period scheduled from 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2041, with the procurement location specified as the South East region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses via email to corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk by 17:00 on 29 October 2024. The council’s budget for the 2024/2025 period begins on 1 April 2024 and ends on 31 March 2025, although specified budget amounts are currently set at GBP 0.

This tender provides ample opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies with expertise in waste management, incineration technology, and related services. The contract's long-term nature, spanning 15 years, offers a stable revenue stream and the potential for extensive collaboration with Milton Keynes City Council. Businesses capable of delivering innovative and efficient waste recovery solutions will find themselves well-suited to this engagement. Those interested in participating should be prepared to engage in a competitive dialogue process and offer clear, concise answers to the council's questions, contributing to the tender’s development. The council may follow up with individual 1-1 engagement sessions to refine the project further.

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Notice Title

Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Plant Operator, Market Engagement

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) is seeking to engage and discuss with potential contractors, an innovative new contractual approach for the operation of the Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park (MKWRP). MKWRP was developed in 2013-2015 and is a critical asset in the ownership of the Authority profiled to provide significant financial and service benefits, over a delivery horizon of 30 - 40 years. Delivering performance of an asset of this technology and at current levels is a positive and notable achievement, particularly given that recent availability figures indicate some other plants in the UK are not fully operational. Please see the attached MKWRP Market Engagement Document. To participate in this market engagement opportunity, please submit your responses via email to corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk by 17:00 on 29th October 2024. While there is no specific template required, the Council requests clear and concise answers to each of the questions provided. Your response will be reviewed exclusively by the project team and will contribute to the development of the tender opportunity. Following the review, the Council may arrange individual 1-1 engagement sessions. Kindly indicate your interest in participating in these sessions within your response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1dfd5dc8-1a61-48d3-a3ac-4b0de9c99c26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5d3c49-4b8e-4ce0-8b07-4b21dfdaf7e3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

42320000 - Waste incinerators

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2041 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

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