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Residual Waste Management Contract Extension (VEAT Notification)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Nov 2024 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is planning a modification to its existing contract for residual waste management services with Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd. The procurement process involves a contract extension rather than the awarding of a new contract. This VEAT (Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency) notice indicates an extension of the current agreement, originally awarded in 2013 and set to expire on 31 March 2026. The extension period could last from a minimum of two years up to a maximum of five years, ending at the latest by 31 March 2031. The extension is intended to ensure continuity of waste treatment services while the Council, in collaboration with six local authorities, seeks a long-term contractor for an energy recovery facility. The process is in the 'Award' stage as of 10 November 2024, under the 'Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services' industry category, specifically affecting the UKC region, including Durham.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in waste treatment and disposal services, particularly those experienced in managing contracts with local councils. The extension offers a significant value, with the contract amounting to £92,000,000, allowing the current contractor, Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd, to continue operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in waste management could benefit from subcontracting opportunities or from participating in future longer-term procurement processes initiated by Durham County Council. The procurement method is limited and negotiated without publication of a contract notice, suitable for organisations with prior experience and capacity to meet the stringent requirements of public service provision.

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Notice Title

Residual Waste Management Contract Extension (VEAT Notification)

Notice Description

The contracting authority is not awarding a new contract. This VEAT notice is in respect of a proposed modification to extend Durham County Council's existing contract for the treatment and disposal of household waste. See sections II.2.4 and IV.1.1 for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is not a new contract opportunity, but rather a VEAT notice to inform the market that the contracting authority is seeking to extend its existing contract for the treatment and disposal of residual waste with Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd which was originally awarded in 2013 and is due to expire on 31 March 2026. The extension period will be for a minimum of two years (terminating on 31 March 2028) and for a maximum of five years (with a long stop expiry date of 31 March 2031). The contracting authority is currently in procurement (alongside six other local authorities) for a longer term contractor to Design, Build, Finance and Operate an energy recovery facility for the treatment and disposal of this waste. This limited contract extension will provide flexibility for the contracting authority and ensure continuity of service provision for the treatment of non-recycled waste until such time as the successful contractor takes responsibility for the management of the waste under the new longer term contract.

Procurement Information

This VEAT notice relates to a modification to the contract originally awarded in 2013 following a competitive award process. The contracting authority considers that the modification is permitted by Regulation 72(1)(e) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as a modification which is not substantial. The proposed extension of the contract is based otherwise on substantively the existing terms and conditions and does not render the contract materially different in character, change the economic balance of the contract or considerably extend its scope. The contracting authority does not consider that if the contract had originally been advertised to include this extension that it would have attracted any different participants or candidates or that the outcome of the original procurement would have been any different.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b570
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036406-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jo Blackie
Contact Email
jo.blackie@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY

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