Award

LDC - Treatment and Disposal of Domestic Garden Waste

LEWES DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 10:49

Award

14 Apr 2025 at 08:06

Tender

07 Mar 2025 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

Lewes District Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Treatment and Disposal of Domestic Garden Waste" contract, classified under the "Refuse and waste related services" industry category. The contract was awarded to KPS Composting Services Ltd, located in Haywards Heath, showcasing an open procurement method with a gross contract value of £531,192.6. The contract spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, with a potential extension to 2028. The procurement process, managed through an open procedure, aligns with UK legal basis 2023/54, and was initiated by Lewes District Council based in Lewes, UK. The procurement stage culminated in the award phase, with the contract currently active, having been signed on 11th April 2025.

This procurement opportunity creates significant potential for businesses involved in waste management, particularly those offering composting services. Large-scale companies with the capacity to handle substantial amounts of garden waste and provide efficient hauling and disposal services can benefit from such contracts. The open procurement process encourages competition by allowing various service providers to participate, fostering business growth and enabling companies like KPS Composting Services Ltd to expand their operations and increase their market presence. Enterprises located in the UKJ region or with a capability to manage cross-regional service delivery might find similar tenders highly advantageous for scaling and diversification of their service portfolio.

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Notice Title

LDC - Treatment and Disposal of Domestic Garden Waste

Notice Description

Lewes District Council requires a contractor for the disposal and treatment of Domestic Garden Waste. The Garden Waste Service currently has approximately 10,345 subscribers. The disposal site must allow direct deliveries by the Council's Garden Collection Vehicles (Dennis Narrow track 26t RCV and 7.5t Canters) for the tipping of the Domestic Garden Waste. The Contractor shall take ownership of the Garden Waste from the point of acceptance and shall be responsible thereafter for ongoing haulage and final disposal including disposal of any residues therefrom.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044678-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£442,660 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£442,660 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEWES DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
James White
Contact Email
james.white@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2AD
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPS COMPOSTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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