This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

11 Aug 2026 at 13:16

PlanningUpdate

11 Aug 2026 at 13:10

Planning

23 May 2025 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council is planning a procurement process for Residual Waste Services in the Eden Area. The procurement project is in the planning stage, with an open procedure scheduled, and it falls under the services category, specifically refuse and waste-related services. The services are anticipated to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2031. The project is located within the UKD1 region of the United Kingdom, with a total estimated contract value of £8 million. Future notices are set to be published by 1st October 2026, indicating active preparation leading up to the tender stage.

This tender represents a significant business development opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their suitability as potential suppliers. Companies specializing in waste management and environmental services may find this opportunity particularly advantageous, providing them the chance to expand their service offerings and presence in the public sector. The sizable contract value also highlights the scale and significance of the opportunity, potentially fostering long-term business growth and stability for the successful bidder.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Residual Waste Services for Eden Area

Notice Description

All Residual Waste Services for Eden Area

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052516
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076258-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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