Tender

Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Plant Residual Waste Treatment Contract

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council has issued a call for expressions of interest from qualified and experienced organisations for the operation and maintenance contract of the Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park (MKWRP). This tender falls under the refuse and waste-related services category and is located in Milton Keynes, South East, UK, specifically targeting local authority residual waste management services. The service contract is to be delivered from 2nd February 2026 to 1st February 2036, with a tender submission deadline on 24th March 2025 at 12:00. The procurement process is in the tender stage and employs a competitive dialogue procurement method, accessible via the e-Tendering portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in waste management, particularly those capable of operating advanced waste recovery technologies. Companies that can enhance the facility's capacity, efficiency, and performance over a long-term design life will find this opportunity highly beneficial for business growth. The contract promises stability and collaboration with Milton Keynes City Council, making it especially suited for mid to large-sized enterprises with established expertise in the waste management sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Plant Residual Waste Treatment Contract

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council (the 'Authority') invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced organisations in relation to its contract for the operation and maintenance of Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park (MKWRP) (the 'Contract'). The MKWRP is an innovative, operational residual waste recovery facility comprising three adjoined and interlinked technologies: mechanical treatment, dry anaerobic digestion and advance thermal treatment, capable of processing up to 132,000 tonnes per year and providing critical infrastructure to deliver the Authority's statutory waste disposal functions. The Authority is seeking a contractor experienced in local authority residual waste management services to work in partnership and collaboration with the Authority to optimise the capacity, efficiency and overall performance of the MKWRP to achieve a design life up to at least 2042. For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the Selection Stage returns will be 12:00, 24th of March 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender. Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde38903-790e-4917-9a55-8d1dec1e15a5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2036 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
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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