Tender

Waste Transfer and Treatment

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 14:45

Planning

01 Apr 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council has initiated a tender process titled "Waste Transfer and Treatment," focused on transferring and treating approximately 72,000 tonnes of waste per annum. The procurement, categorised under "Refuse and waste related services" (CPV: 90500000), aims to secure a long-term contract starting from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2034, with a potential extension of up to 84 months. Located in the region UKD6, the procurement is in the tender stage as of 29th September 2025, with an expression of interest deadline set for 3rd November 2025 at 09:00 am. This contract, valued at £250,000,000, will follow a selective, competitive flexible procedure, incorporating stages such as PSQ and dialogue-driven bid phases, concluding with a preferred bidder selection by 8th September 2026.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in waste management and environmental services. Businesses with robust capabilities in handling large-scale waste processing, and those that can deliver cost-effective solutions while ensuring quality and social value, will find this tender particularly attractive. With the Council seeking an integrated delivery model to reduce risks and maximise efficiency, companies equipped to provide comprehensive waste treatment services will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, the procurement's flexibility and dialogue stages offer potential bidders the opportunity to tailor proposals, enhancing chances of winning the contract.

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Notice Title

Waste Transfer and Treatment

Notice Description

Long term contract for transfer and treatment of waste. Currently c72,000 tonnes per annum. Details in documents issued via The Chest: www.the-chest.org.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: extension period of up to 84 months. First extension to be decided during the first five years of the initial contract period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060607-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2032-09-08

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

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