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Integrated Resource and Waste Management Services

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 16:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

02 Jun 2026 at 11:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

17 Mar 2026 at 13:08

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 16:19

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

02 Oct 2025 at 10:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees is inviting bids for an Integrated Resource and Waste Management Services contract, which is currently in the tender stage. The contract, set to start in April 2028, seeks to provide comprehensive waste management services, focusing on areas such as the operation and maintenance of Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities, waste transfer stations, and household waste recycling centres. Additionally, it includes responsibilities like waste transfer, management of waste containing pollutants, and sale of electricity generated from waste. The procurement follows a selective Competitive Flexible Procedure under the UK's 2023 Procurement Act and offers businesses a significant opportunity in the services sector, specifically within the category of sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 27 July 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 13 July 2026, with services to be implemented predominantly in the UKE44 region.

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and environmental services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale waste processing and energy recovery. The substantial contract value, estimated at £528 million gross, reflects the extensive scope of the project, which includes innovative solutions for recycling, energy marketing, and compliance with environmental targets. Businesses with expertise in managing large facilities, implementing environmental technologies, and showing capabilities in performance management will find this tender an excellent avenue for growth and expansion. Such companies can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their market position by contributing to the local sustainability agenda and developing infrastructure in Huddersfield and surrounding areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Resource and Waste Management Services

Notice Description

The Contract shall include the following Services: * Operation and maintenance of the Authority EfW Facility to provide reception, storage and incineration of EfW Waste. The Contractor shall optimise the Authority EfW Facility performance and energy recovery. The Contractor will be responsible for the sale of electricity generated at the Authority EfW Facility and the Treatment and / or disposal of EfW Products. * Operation and maintenance of three WTS Facilities (Vine Street WTS, Weaving Lane WTS and Emerald Street WTS), to provide reception, storage and bulking of Contract Waste delivered by the Authority. The Vine Street WTS is co-located with the Authority EfW Facility. * Waste transfer services, including the receipt, handling, bulking, transfer and haulage of Contract Waste, including any internal movements between the Authority Facilities. All Contract Waste delivered to the Contactor will upon delivery be the property of and held at the entire responsibility of the Contractor. * Operation and maintenance of four HWRCs - located at Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Meltham and Upper Cumberworth. * The marketing and sale of Dry Recyclables delivered by the Authority. * Receipt, handling, transfer and processing of Garden Waste collected by the Authority. * Management of waste containing Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). * The Contractor shall provide all necessary Personnel, Equipment, and consumables required to deliver the Services in accordance with the Specification, the Authority's corporate objectives, and all statutory obligations pertaining to the Authority and the Contractor in delivery of the Services. * Fulfilment of the Authority's statutory duty for the Treatment and disposal of Contract Waste under Section 51 of the EPA, all subsequent legislation to the EPA and any subsequent legislation replacing the EPA i.e. the Environment Act 2021. * Site improvement and rectification works. Waste streams in scope: * Residual Waste; * Dry Recyclables; * Food Waste; * Garden Waste; * Gully detritus arising from road sweeping and gully emptying; * Waste containing Persistent Organic Pollutants; * Offensive Waste; * DIY Waste; * Asbestos; * WEEE; * Textiles; * Depot Collected Waste; * Waste delivered by Service Users of the Administrative Area to the HWRC Facilities; * Ad-hoc Waste. Volumes of waste: The annual tonnage of waste requiring treatment based on 2024/25 information are approximately: - General waste 121,000 - Comingled Recycling 19,000 - Bulky waste 5,000 - POPs 2,000 - Garden waste 15,000 - Other 15,000 Contract Duration: The contract is expected to start in April 2028 for an initial 15 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years with a maximum expiry of March 2045.

Planning Information

• Suppliers interested in bidding for the IRWMS contract and wishing to attend a visit to the EfW facility during the planned shutdown period are invited to register their interest. • Visits are currently proposed to take place over half-day appointment slots on 17th to 19th June 2026, subject to confirmation. • Suppliers will be required to sign and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement ("NDA") (Appendix A) to be able to attend a Site Visit by the deadline of 15th June 2026. • Suppliers will not be permitted to attend these Site Visits unless a completed and signed NDA has been received by the Authority prior to the planned Site Visit dates. Any Supplier that fails to comply with this requirement will not be permitted on Site. • Suppliers will be able to visit the following Authority Site, accompanied by the Authority and the Incumbent Contractor: - EfW, Vine Street, Huddersfield, HD1 6NT • Suppliers are only permitted to bring a maximum of three (3) representatives to the Site visits, and Suppliers should be made aware that other Suppliers may also be attending at the same time. • Suppliers are to submit a completed NDA (Appendix A) expressing an interest in attending a Site Visit, electronically via the internet using the YORtender Electronic Tendering System ("ETS") at https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER. • The Authority will then communicate the exact date of your visit via the Messaging Function on the ETS. Suppliers should therefore ensure they are available for any given date between 17th and 19th June 2026. • During the Site Visits, any questions should be noted down and raised via the Messaging Function on the ETS to help with equal treatment, transparency and consistency requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052174
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056327-2026
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

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£440,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2028 - 1 Apr 2043 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2043-01-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Council of the Borough of Kirklees
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Postcode Area
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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