Award

0988 Medium-Term Residual Waste Treatment Contract

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

17 May 2023 at 10:43

Tender

07 Dec 2022 at 15:45

Award

21 Oct 2022 at 15:26

TenderUpdate

22 Sep 2022 at 08:55

Tender

24 Aug 2022 at 16:02

Planning

24 Mar 2021 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council (ECC) is seeking to procure residual waste treatment services for the County of Essex. The procurement process includes three separate contract lots, each specifying the treatment of a certain maximum tonnage of contract waste per annum. ECC works with district and borough councils across Essex to manage residual waste disposal effectively. The successful contractor will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the tendered proposals, including recycling and recovery rates. The contract duration is set for up to seven years, with the possibility of extension. Full details of the requirements can be found in the ISIT pack.

This tender by Essex County Council offers opportunities for businesses, especially those focused on refuse and waste-related services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable for their operations. The procurement method employed is a competitive procedure with negotiations. The Council is using the ProContract (aka Due North) eSourcing portal throughout the procurement process. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the portal to participate in the procurement exercise efficiently. The submission deadline for this tender is 15th February 2023, presenting a substantial opportunity for businesses in the industry to showcase their capabilities in waste treatment and disposal.

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Notice Title

0988 Medium-Term Residual Waste Treatment Contract

Notice Description

Essex County Council (ECC) are seeking to procure residual waste treatment services for the County of Essex. The Service requirements will be divided into three separate contract Lots as follows: Lot 1: Treatment of Contract Waste up to the Maximum Tonnage limit of 200,000 tonnes per annum Lot 2: Treatment of Contract Waste up to the Maximum Tonnage limit of 100,000 tonnes per annum Lot 3: Treatment of Contract Waste up to the Maximum Tonnage limit of 50,000 tonnes per annum

Lot Information

Lot 1: Treatment of Contract Waste up to the Maximum Tonnage limit of 200,000 tonnes per annum

ECC is the Waste Disposal Authority for Essex and is responsible for the management of circa 350,000 tonnes of residual waste per annum. ECC works with 12 district and borough councils that make up the Waste Collection Authorities across Essex. This contract is being procured to ensure Contract Waste is disposed of through the most economic and sustainable solutions. The successful contractor will ensure Contract Waste is treated in accordance with the tendered proposals including the guaranteed recycling and recovery rates proposed. The Contractor will be paid an annual base payment that ensures the Contractor receives payment for at least their Bidback percentage guaranteed minimum tonnage per year, up to a maximum Bidback value of 80% of the Lot tonnage. The Contractor may be requested to dispose of waste volumes up to 20% higher than the awarded Lot tonnages each Contract year. The Contract will have an initial term of seven (7) years (or up to seven and a half years where an earlier Services Commencement Date is agreed between 1 October 2023 and 31 March 2024) and may be extended by agreement in any number of periods not exceeding a total of a further seven (7) years. Full details of the requirements can be found in the ISIT pack.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by agreement in any number of periods not exceeding a total of a further seven (7) years beyond the initial contract term.

Lot 2: Treatment of Contract Waste up to the Maximum Tonnage limit of 100,000 tonnes per annum

ECC is the Waste Disposal Authority for Essex and is responsible for the management of circa 350,000 tonnes of residual waste per annum. ECC works with 12 district and borough councils that make up the Waste Collection Authorities across Essex. This contract is being procured to ensure Contract Waste is disposed of through the most economic and sustainable solutions. The successful contractor will ensure Contract Waste is treated in accordance with the tendered proposals including the guaranteed recycling and recovery rates proposed. The Contractor will be paid an annual base payment that ensures the Contractor receives payment for at least their Bidback percentage guaranteed minimum tonnage per year, up to a maximum Bidback value of 80% of the Lot tonnage. The Contractor may be requested to dispose of waste volumes up to 20% higher than the awarded Lot tonnages each Contract year. The Contract will have an initial term of seven (7) years (or up to seven and a half years where an earlier Services Commencement Date is agreed between 1 October 2023 and 31 March 2024) and may be extended by agreement in any number of periods not exceeding a total of a further seven (7) years. Full details of the requirements can be found in the ISIT pack.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by agreement in any number of periods not exceeding a total of a further seven (7) years beyond the initial contract term.

Lot 3: Treatment of Contract Waste up to the Maximum Tonnage limit of 50,000 tonnes per annum

ECC is the Waste Disposal Authority for Essex and is responsible for the management of circa 350,000 tonnes of residual waste per annum. ECC works with 12 district and borough councils that make up the Waste Collection Authorities across Essex. This contract is being procured to ensure Contract Waste is disposed of through the most economic and sustainable solutions. The successful contractor will ensure Contract Waste is treated in accordance with the tendered proposals including the guaranteed recycling and recovery rates proposed. The Contractor will be paid an annual base payment that ensures the Contractor receives payment for at least their Bidback percentage guaranteed minimum tonnage per year, up to a maximum Bidback value of 80% of the Lot tonnage. The Contractor may be requested to dispose of waste volumes up to 20% higher than the awarded Lot tonnages each Contract year. The Contract will have an initial term of seven (7) years (or up to seven and a half years where an earlier Services Commencement Date is agreed between 1 October 2023 and 31 March 2024) and may be extended by agreement in any number of periods not exceeding a total of a further seven (7) years. Full details of the requirements can be found in the ISIT pack.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by agreement in any number of periods not exceeding a total of a further seven (7) years beyond the initial contract term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029eac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014026-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£867,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Emma Whitten, Natascha Forbes-Pyfrom
Contact Email
emma.whitten@essex.gov.uk, natascha.forbes@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 333

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM2 0PD
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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