Tender

CBC-1834-T-TS Food Waste Treatment and Disposal - 4 Lots

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 14:55

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15 Oct 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is currently progressing a procurement process for the "CBC-1834-T-TS Food Waste Treatment and Disposal" contract, divided into four lots. This tender focuses on refuse and waste-related services across various regions in the UK. The procurement is in the tender update stage as of the most recent update on 28th October 2025. The council is using an open procedure for this procurement process, with the submission deadline set for 25th November 2025. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 4th November 2025, and the award period concluding on 8th December 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the refuse management and waste treatment industry, focusing specifically on food waste. The contract is open for bids from a variety of businesses, particularly SMEs that can fulfil the technical and service requirements to treat food waste across the North and South Authority areas starting in 2026. Each lot offers a four-year term with the possibility of a three-year extension, presenting long-term growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering cost-effective, high-quality services with social value contributions. This is a significant chance for businesses in waste management to secure a contractual relationship with a local authority, promoting service expansion and sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1834-T-TS Food Waste Treatment and Disposal - 4 Lots

Notice Description

Food Waste Treatment and Disposal - 4 Lots Lot 1 - Food Waste Treatment - North of Authority Area - Collection Area Locations Map provided. Contract start date 1st April 2026. Contract term 4 years + possible 3 year extension. All lots to expire concurrently. Lot 2 - Food Waste Treatment - North of Authority Area - Collection Area Locations Map provided. Contract start date 1st April 2026. Contract term 4 years + possible 3 year extension. All lots to expire concurrently. Lot 3 - Food Waste Treatment - South of Authority Area - Collection Area Locations Map provided. Contract start date 24th November 2026. Contract term 4 years + possible 3 year extension. All lots to expire concurrently. Lot 4 - Food Waste Treatment - South of Authority Area - Collection Area Locations Map provided. Contract start date 24th November 2026. Contract term 4 years + possible 3 year extension. All lots to expire concurrently. Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Food Waste Treatment

Lot 1 - Food Waste Treatment - North of Authority Area

Renewal: Contract term 4 years + possible 3 year extension.

Lot 2 - Food Waste Treatment

Lot 2 - Food Waste Treatment - North of Authority Area

Renewal: Contract start date 1st April 2026. Contract term 4 years with possible 3 year extension.

Lot 3 - Food Waste Treatment

Lot 3 - Food Waste Treatment - South of Authority Area

Renewal: Contract start date 24th November 2026. Contract term 4 years with possible 3 year extension

Lot 4 - Food Waste Treatment

Lot 4 - Food Waste Treatment - South of Authority Area

Renewal: Contract term 4 years with possible 3 year extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069032-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90511000 - Refuse collection services

90511200 - Household-refuse collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,339,998 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,339,998 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tina Sanders
Contact Email
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003005997

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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