Tender

CBC-1857-T-TS Waste Treatment Disposal Capacity

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 14:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is currently active in the procurement stage for the contract titled "CBC-1857-T-TS Waste Treatment Disposal Capacity," falling under the services category related to refuse and waste management. The procurement method for this project is an open procedure (above threshold), and interested parties are encouraged to participate. This tender was published on 10th December 2025, with the submission deadline set for 13th January 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC. The target commencement date for the contract is 1st April 2026, and the contract term is intended to last for five years, until 31st March 2031. Delivery locations include a broad range of areas such as the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories, and globally.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste treatment and disposal services, including non-hazardous and hazardous waste management. Companies with experience and capability in handling refuse-related and waste-tip management services will find this contract particularly well-suited for expansion and growth within the public sector. While suitability for SMEs and VCSEs has not been specified, it is an excellent chance for businesses looking to establish or enhance their presence in the industry by collaborating with a reputable council like Central Bedfordshire. The council's use of the In-tend electronic tendering system ensures a streamlined communication and submission process, further facilitating interested vendors to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1857-T-TS Waste Treatment Disposal Capacity

Notice Description

Waste Treatment Disposal Capacity 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. Target contract commencement date: April 2026 Contract term: 5 years 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/ced1c195-9b50-4ca1-a28d-af7b0af3cc79
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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

14630000 - Slag, dross, ferrous waste and scrap

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

90533000 - Waste-tip management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 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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