Award

Transferring and Processing Garden Waste - Furness Area

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2025 at 10:44

Award Notice
Tender

20 Mar 2025 at 16:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract for transferring and processing garden waste in the Furness area. The procurement process followed an open procedure, reflecting its suitability for SMEs. The contract commenced on 1st June 2025 and will run until 30th April 2027. The procurement falls within the refuse and waste-related services category, with operations based in England, particularly around Barrow and Ulverston. The tender stage was completed before the award, which was published on 26th June 2025, with a contract value of £407,000 awarded to Sinkfall Recycling Ltd.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and recycling, especially those equipped to handle green garden waste. It provides a substantial market for growth for SMEs in the refuse and waste sector. Companies with the capability to manage logistical operations from multiple depots, such as in Barrow and Ulverston, are well-positioned to compete and deliver solutions tailored to the council's requirements. The open procurement method ensures a competitive environment conducive to fair business opportunities in this expanding industry segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transferring and Processing Garden Waste - Furness Area

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council (the Council) is inviting tenders for a Provider to accept and handle green garden waste collected in the Furness collection area. Tenders will only be accepted from Providers who can provide this service for all the materials specified. The area covers the south and west of the authority and is provided by vehicles operating from the Council's depots in Barrow and Ulverston. Further details of the Contract are included in he Invitation to Tender documents, available via The Chest. All clarifications regarding the tender documents must be directed via the messages area of the project dashboard. Any queries regarding using The Chest https://procontract.due-north.com - please use the support available from the home page.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31861a20-8372-4039-98b6-7e5c700ed808
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d9bbe3-3df5-457e-b56f-b92326c3df48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£407,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SINKFALL RECYCLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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