This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 14:32

Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 15:38

Planning

18 May 2023 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Kerbside Food Waste Treatment" contract, led by Dumfries and Galloway Council, focuses on refuse and waste-related services, specifically the treatment and disposal of kerbside food waste in the East and West of the region. This open procedure aims to service Dumfries and surrounding areas, including towns such as Annan, Dalbeattie, Gretna, and Lockerbie, within location codes UKM92. Key milestones include the award of contracts to Oakbank Waste Management Ltd. on 1st July 2026, with a total value of £311,480. The procurement covered by the GPA, has a significant focus on service quality (40%) alongside price (60%) under fully competitive bidding conditions, initially described in March 2026, with a planning stage that started back in May 2023.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in waste management services, offering roles in waste reception, bulking, transport, and treatment. Companies with expertise in providing compliant waste storage solutions, suitable transport, and advanced waste treatment facilities, such as those licensed for anaerobic digestion, would find this opportunity fitting. With community benefits and environmental compliance being priorities, this tender could serve to enhance the profiles of businesses that can demonstrate sustainable practices and compliance with relevant waste management regulations in Scotland, ultimately helping to foster business growth through long-term regional contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Kerbside Food Waste Treatment

Notice Description

This tender process is for participation in the Contract(s) for service providers to receive, treat and/or dispose of kerbside food waste in the East and West of the region with a view to managing the waste in accordance with the waste hierarchy.

Lot Information

Food Waste (West)

Summary of Lot 1 Requirements: Provision of a suitable skip with seals on the door and movable cover that is compliant to store and transport food waste that may contain category 3 animal byproducts, specification of the skip to be agreed with Dumfries and Galloway Council Waste Services. Weekly servicing (i.e., collection, transport, and replacement) of said skip as required. Treatment of the food waste by anaerobic digestion at a suitable licensed facility approved to Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 110 to ensure that the food waste can be accounted for as recycled under the waste hierarchy by SEPA's WDF. Timely provision of the waste duty of care information for the whole chain of custody (i.e., from collection by the successful bidder from DGC's SZWP until final treatment or end of waste criteria is achieved) on a minimum quarterly basis and possibly monthly. Service Model 1 - The Service Provider provides the appropriately sized skip container and suitable collection vehicle and collects the materials from the Council's Nominated Facility or Facilities and treats and recycles the material as appropriate. The Service Provider is to provide suitable roll-on roll-off skips and collection vehicles as required.

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial two year period with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods.

Food Waste (East)

Summary of Lot 2 requirements: Provision of a suitable reception facility to receive household and commercial food waste collection by DGC via 5 collection routes serving the towns of Annan, Dalbeattie, Dumfries, Gretna and Lockerbie. The initial reception facility should be within approximately 5 miles by road of Dumfries MBT plant, DG1 3PG (full address given above). Storage, transport (if required) and treatment by certified PAS 110 anaerobic digestion of DGC's food waste, either at the initial reception facility or at a suitable separate facility, to ensure that the food waste can be accounted for as recycled under the waste hierarchy by SEPA's WDF. Timely provision of the waste duty of care information for the whole chain of custody (i.e., from delivery by DGC into the initial Nominated Facility (i.e., the initial reception facility) until final treatment or end of waste criteria is achieved) on a minimum quarterly basis and possibly monthly. The Council deliver materials to the Service Provider's initial Nominated Facility (initial reception facility). The Service Provider receives, store and treats the materials or receives, stores and provides a suitable vehicle and transports the materials from their Nominated Facility or Facilities and treats and recycles the material as appropriate.

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial two year period with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cd85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064276-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

90511000 - Refuse collection services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90513100 - Household-refuse disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£311,480 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
On expiry of the contract term (intent for initial contract term is Two years) and any exercised extensions.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Postcode Area
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Oakbank Waste Management Ltd.

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