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SCC - MS - Waste Operations Procurement: Operational Technical Support Services

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Surrey County Council involves the tender titled "SCC - MS - Waste Operations Procurement: Operational Technical Support Services", under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. This contract is aimed at operations in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award update stage as of 24th February 2026, with Surrey County Council as the buyer and Ricardo AEA Ltd as the supplier. This project commenced on 16th February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 1st October 2029. It utilises a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on providing a network of waste transfer stations and community recycling centres, along with various waste treatment services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technical and operational support services within the waste management sector. It offers a chance for businesses proficient in handling the operational specifications and bidder dialogue to establish themselves as pivotal contributors in this large-scale project involving waste transfer and material haulage. With the supportive environment for SMEs and the long-term nature of the contract, this tender is particularly inviting for businesses eager to expand their expertise and operations within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

SCC - MS - Waste Operations Procurement: Operational Technical Support Services

Notice Description

The proposed service packages that SCC would like to procure to start from October 2029 are: The operation of: - A network of six WTS - two of which are being procured as Design, Build, Finance, Operate (DBFO) and are currently in the planning phase - 14 CRC including the offtake of all material deposited at CRCs excluding: - Residual waste - Green waste - Dry recycling - Including the haulage of all relevant bulked material - Green waste treatment - Street sweepings treatment The Technical Advisor will be required to deliver and support on the operational specifications and bidder dialogue, along with the requirement to input as a Critical Friend to the offtake contracts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f3d8e8a-0452-43cb-8999-9e21f2887470
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26206193-b0a9-4689-b48a-15124efe5251
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£198,691 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£198,691 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 1 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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