Planning

Provision for the tankering of Leachate Service

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is in the planning stage for the procurement process titled "Provision for the tankering of Leachate Service" within the services industry, specifically related to refuse and waste services (CPV code 90500000). The procurement focuses on ensuring environmental safety of former landfill sites by managing leachate disposal, with substantial volumes ranging annually between 28,000 and 45,000 cubic metres from five sites across East Sussex. The existing contract concludes on 20th August 2026, with the new contract expected to commence on 21st August 2026 for a period of three years. Businesses interested should keep an eye on key dates, such as the future notice date set for 1st March 2026.

This tender presents promising opportunities for companies specialising in waste management services, particularly those with expertise in handling and disposing environmentally hazardous materials. With East Sussex County Council acting as the buying organisation, businesses experienced in dealing with large-scale waste processes or those aiming to expand their offerings within environmental services can find potential growth through this procurement. Engaging with this tender could lead to significant contract work over a multi-year period, establishing long-term relationships with a public sector authority concerned with sustainable waste practices.

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Notice Title

Provision for the tankering of Leachate Service

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council (ESCC) as Waste Disposal Authority (WDA) must ensure that its old landfill sites do not pose a threat to the environment as a result of its previous use. Landfill gas and leachate are of primary concern. Currently the WDA arranges for the disposal of between 28,000 and 45,000 metre cubed of leachate each year from 5 former landfill sites around the county - these numbers may be revised for the upcoming procurement. The current contract expires on 20th August 2026. The length of the new contract is still to be determined.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05182c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023045-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpmo@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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