Planning

1081 Mixed Food and Garden Waste Treatment Contract

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Mar 2025 at 10:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is initiating a procurement process for the treatment of Mixed Food and Garden Waste, titled "1081 Mixed Food and Garden Waste Treatment Contract." The council is seeking services within the refuse and waste-related industry category. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with the main procurement category being services. This opportunity involves the treatment of approximately 28,000 tonnes of waste annually and will commence on 1st December 2025. Key dates include the market engagement response deadline on 4th April 2025 and future notice publication on 7th July 2025. The initial contract period will last 12 months, with potential extensions until 31st March 2033, and the locations covered are regions UKH, UKI, and UKJ in the United Kingdom. The total contract value is estimated at £22,500,000 gross (£18,750,000 net).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in waste treatment and management services, particularly those qualified to handle mixed food and garden waste. Companies that can efficiently process large volumes of waste and have experience in handling public sector contracts will find this opportunity beneficial for business growth. The contract's potentially extended term provides stability and long-term project planning options. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete for this tender, given its suitability for such enterprises. Engaging in preliminary market engagements through the specified Microsoft Form questionnaire allows businesses to align their offerings with the contract requirements early in the process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1081 Mixed Food and Garden Waste Treatment Contract

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for the treatment of Mixed Food and Garden Waste arising in the county of Essex. The services are likely to relate to the treatment of approximately 28,000 tonnes per annum of Mixed Food and Garden Waste for an initial period of 12 months and possible extensions thereafter. The Council are seeking to procure these treatment arrangements to commence on 01 December 2025.

Planning Information

This market engagement being issued is in the form of a Microsoft Forms questionnaire containing four questions. Responses are to be submitted through the Microsoft Form using the link below. The deadline for responses is 04.04.2025. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TzK0qFwVFUKg8X7YzJqZLzjV7IV8xLdLqNb0GJ9LZMNUOUdDMEsyMUw4TFcwSUhKWkIzVEFHMldYSi4u

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009846-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£18,750,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Whitten
Contact Email
procurementsanda@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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