Tender

Receipt and Treatment of Food Waste

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Receipt and Treatment of Food Waste" contract. This procurement falls under the services category for refuse and waste-related services and is classified under CPV code 34928480. The Council requires a contractor to handle food waste collected both from households and its commercial waste customers. This open procurement process has a tender period ending on 16 August 2024, and the contract will span from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2029, with the possibility of a 5-year extension. The contractor must provide a delivery point within a 10-mile radius of Bedford MK40 1SL. The Council does not currently own or have access to a suitable food waste tipping facility.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialised in waste management and treatment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer efficient waste treatment and tipping facilities close to Bedford are well-suited to compete for this contract. Taking part in this procurement process could not only secure long-term business but also contribute to environmental compliance with the Environment Act 2021, promoting sustainable waste management practices within the borough.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Receipt and Treatment of Food Waste

Notice Description

The Council has a statutory duty to collect and arrange for the receipt and disposal of household waste and other waste arising within Bedford Borough. This includes domestic waste collected direct from householders at the kerbside and waste taken to its Household Waste Recycling Centre. To comply with the requirements of the Environment Act 2021 the council will introduce a weekly Food Waste collection service for households across the borough, and it also intends to offer a separate Food Waste collection service to the Council's commercial waste customers. This contract is for the receipt and treatment of all Contract Waste (Food Waste) for an Initial Term of 5 years with an option for the Council to extend the Contract for up to a further 5 years (3+2). This Specification details the Services to be provided by the Contractor. Bidders will be required to offer tipping facilities to accommodate all collected Contract Waste. It should however be noted that the Council does not own or have access to a tipping facility currently suitable for Food Waste. As such the council requires a Delivery Point/Treatment Site within 10 miles radius from the centre of Bedford MK40 1SL. 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/0993cb96-c0cd-49e8-a799-4eff19a93ece
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

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
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Leon Clancy
Contact Email
leon.clancy@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234 276 626

Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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