Tender

Management of Blackburn with Darwen Household Waste Recycling Centres

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is inviting tenders for the management and operation of its two Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) located at George St West, Blackburn BB2 1PQ, and Springvale Road, Darwen BB3 2ES. The contract encompasses the staffing, operation, and maintenance of these sites, as well as the collection and treatment of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) from the Council's transfer station at Davyfield Road depot. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically refuse and waste-related services (CPV code 90500000), and follows an open procedure. The tender submission deadline has been extended to 7 February 2025 at 17:00. The contract period is set for 1440 days with potential extensions of 2 x 12 months upon satisfactory performance.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in waste management and recycling services to secure a long-term contract with a regional authority. Companies with expertise in managing waste recycling centres and handling WEEE would find this tender particularly relevant. Successful bidders will gain the chance to expand their service portfolio, establish a lasting relationship with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, and enhance their reputation in the public procurement market. Moreover, the prospect of contract renewal in 2029 and potential extensions provides added value and business stability for the winning contractor.

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Notice Title

Management of Blackburn with Darwen Household Waste Recycling Centres

Notice Description

The service is for the management and operation of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's two HWRC sites and collection and treatment of WEEE from the Council's transfer station at Davyfield Road depot. The HWRC site addresses are as follows :- George St West, Blackburn BB2 1PQ Springvale Road, Darwen BB3 2ES The staffing, operation and management of the sites must be in accordance with the requirements of this specification, and comply with all requirements of site licences, planning permission and leases.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is for the management and operation of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's two HWRC sites and collection and treatment of WEEE from the Council's transfer station at Davyfield Road depot. The staffing, operation and management of the sites must be in accordance with the requirements of this specification, and comply with all requirements of site licences, planning permission and leases. Any amendment to existing site licences, planning permissions or leases, which are required for the Contractor to meet the requirements of this specification, shall be undertaken by the Contractor prior to the commencement of the provision of the services at no cost to the Council. The contractor is required to organise the provision of sufficient offices, vehicles, plant, security and ancillary equipment for the safe, orderly and prompt removal off site of all wastes and to provide assistance to customers as required.

Options: Subject to performance the contract can be extended for 2 x 12 months.

Renewal: Renewal April 2029 if the Council decides to go ahead of the 2 x 12 month extension options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c85d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001154-2025
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,473,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Aston
Contact Email
chris.aston@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

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