Tender

Provision of an Anaerobic Digestion Facility for the Disposal of Food Waste

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2025 at 11:23

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12 Feb 2025 at 11:20

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30 Jan 2025 at 15:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the provision of an Anaerobic Digestion Facility for the disposal of food waste within the Borough, starting from April 2026. The service falls under the category of refuse and waste-related services and is classified with the code 90500000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, and interested suppliers must submit their bids by 13:00 on Monday, 17th March 2025. The contract will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The digestion facility must be located within a 16-mile radius or up to a 1-hour drive from Lister Road Depot in the West Midlands (DY2 8JW), with a contract value of up to £1,200,000.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in waste management and renewable energy production, particularly those specialising in anaerobic digestion technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is structured to be open and competitive. The contract encapsulates a recurrent procurement type, providing long-term business prospects and sustainability for the renewable energy sector. Companies that can offer efficient, environmentally friendly waste processing solutions and meet the geographical restrictions will have a strong competitive edge in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Anaerobic Digestion Facility for the Disposal of Food Waste

Notice Description

Dudley MBC is procuring for an Anaerobic Digestion Facility for the disposal of food waste collected within the Borough from April 2026 with the aim to recycle food waste to produce energy and nutrients contained within the food which can be recovered and used to generate renewable energy. The anaerobic digestion site must be within a radius of 16 miles or up to 1 hour drive time from Lister Road Depot (DY2 8JW) where the food waste fleet will be based. The restriction is due to the lack of transfer station facilities for the storage and bulking of the food waste within the Borough. Bids submitted outside of the radius / hour set will be excluded from further evaluation. The deadline for submission of tenders is 13:00hrs Monday 17th March 2025 to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Home Additional information: 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/524a34c5-b8ef-4d50-bcda-b78f5ce115bc
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
SME
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 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
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jackie Reed
Contact Email
jackie.reed@dudley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01384816702

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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