Planning

Leachate Collection and Treatment from Oxfordshire County Council Closed Landfill sites

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

02 Sep 2025 at 11:43

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

11 Jul 2025 at 10:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 May 2025 at 08:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process related to the collection, transportation, and treatment of leachate from its closed landfill sites. This tender, titled "Leachate Collection and Treatment from Oxfordshire County Council Closed Landfill sites," falls under the industry category of "Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services." The procurement process, which uses an open procurement method, is focused on services delivery within the United Kingdom. The deadline for submission is set for 24th October 2025, with the award period concluding on 25th November 2025. The contract is planned to commence on 1st February 2026 and will run until 31st January 2029, possibly extending to 2032, with provisions for annual reviews. The procurement is above threshold, and electronic submissions in English are permitted.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and environmental services, highlighting the demand for reliable service providers capable of managing complex logistics and environmental compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract's suitability criteria have made provisions for these entities. Companies with a proven track record in safe transportation and regulatory-compliant treatment of leachate, particularly those with innovative waste management solutions, would be well-suited to compete, providing a stable revenue source and enhancing their industry reputation by partnering with a significant regional authority like Oxfordshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leachate Collection and Treatment from Oxfordshire County Council Closed Landfill sites

Notice Description

This contract is for the collection, transportation, and treatment of leachate from closed landfill sites under the legal responsibility of Oxfordshire County Council. - Collection of leachate from designated closed landfill sites - Safe transportation of leachate to approved treatment facilities - Treatment and disposal of leachate in accordance with relevant regulations and standards The contractor will provide these services in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract extension would be for a period of 3 years, with annual review periods of 12 months.

Planning Information

We are inviting interested suppliers to participate in a soft market testing 1. Express Interest: Submit your interest through the e-tendering portal. 2. Meeting Arrangement: We will contact you to schedule a meeting at a mutually convenient time. 3. Insight Gathering: During the meeting, we will gather valuable insights from your team to inform and shape our tender specification. 4. Tender Development: We will use the feedback and insights gathered to develop a robust and effective tender. By engaging with the market, we aim to create a tender that meets the needs of both the Council and potential suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0513e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053128-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ei790623@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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