Tender

Kerbside Food Waste Treatment

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 15:38

Planning

18 May 2023 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Dumfries and Galloway Council is currently active in the tender stage for a contract titled "Kerbside Food Waste Treatment," focusing on refuse and waste-related services in the UKM92 region. The contract seeks service providers to manage kerbside food waste through treatment or disposal processes in the East and West of the region, adhering to the waste hierarchy. Interested parties must submit electronic submissions by 27th April 2026. The open procurement method allows applicants to compete for two lots, namely "Food Waste (West)" and "Food Waste (East)," with contracts potentially extending beyond the initial two-year period. The procurement also includes community benefits, with performance criteria scored on quality and price.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and treatment services. Companies with expertise in anaerobic digestion and possessing relevant licences such as the Pollution Prevention and Control Permit and Waste Management Licence are encouraged to apply. Bidders should be equipped to provide appropriate waste management facilities and services that comply with PAS 110 standards. The contract offers potential for renewal and expansion, which could benefit service providers looking to establish or expand their operations within the Dumfries and Galloway area. Businesses offering innovative recycling solutions and adhering to high standards in the waste hierarchy will be prioritised, providing an opening for growth and increased market share in waste-related services.

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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/026386-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
3 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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
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

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