This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 15:24

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 16:18

Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Bath & North East Somerset Council, involved contracting the treatment of garden waste. The contracts, focusing on the "Garden Waste Treatment" title, were awarded via an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The buyer, a sub-central government public authority, facilitated the disposal of garden waste predominantly in the South West region of the UK, specifically Bath. The procurement process reached the award stage, with contracts signed on 1st February 2026 for a period ending on 31st January 2027, with the option to renew for an additional 12 months. Relevant businesses interested in waste treatment services should consider this avenue as Bath & North East Somerset Council values the treatment of garden waste, with a contract gross value of £1,122,111.32.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in composting and environmental services to expand their operations. Suppliers like S G Mitchell and PENNYS GROUP LTD, awarded the contracts, reveal scope for large and SME scale businesses to engage in similar competitive tenders. The services required include composting and general waste management, ideal for companies with established facilities in the UK, particularly those equipped to handle sizeable tonnage and comply with stipulated safety and environmental standards. The open procedure favours diverse business types, promising growth and market penetration for those adhering to the council’s strict compliance and operational guidelines.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Garden Waste Treatment

Notice Description

In pursuance of the Council's obligations as a waste collection and disposal authority the Council intends through a competitive tender to award one or more contracts for the provision of Treatment Services for Garden Waste. The council is managing this procurement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Lot Information

Receipt and Treatment of Garden Waste from Keynsham Recycling Hub

This Lot covers the receipt and treatment of Garden Waste from the Keynsham Recycling Hub to the contractor's treatment facility. The waste comprises: * Garden Waste brought directly to the Hub by residents * Garden Waste from commercial customers * Garden Waste from Bath recycling centre * Garden Waste collected via fortnightly kerbside collections by the Council's refuse collection vehicles The appointed contractor will be responsible for accepting and treatment of the Garden Waste in accordance with the service requirements.

Renewal: This contract can be extended for a period of up to 12 months. It is the intention of the Council to align its waste contracts for 2027. This extension will be put in place if the alignment is not completed in time. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory performance and availability of budget.

Receipt and Treatment of Garden Waste from Welton Recycling Centre

This Lot covers the receipt and treatment of Garden Waste from the Welton Recycling Centre to the contractor's treatment facility. The waste comprises: * Garden Waste brought directly to the Recycling Centre by residents * Garden Waste from the Bath Recycling centre * Garden Waste collected via fortnightly kerbside collections by the Council's refuse collection vehicles The appointed contractor will be responsible for accepting and managing this material in accordance with the service requirements.

Renewal: This contract can be extended for a period of up to 12 months. It is the intention of the Council to align its waste contracts for 2027. This extension will be put in place if the alignment is not completed in time. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory performance and availability of budget.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058cc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015347-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

77120000 - Composting services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£935,092 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£935,092 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2025-09-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bath & North East Somerset Council
Additional Buyers

Bath and North East Somerset Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

PENNYS GROUP LTD

S G Mitchell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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