Tender

Removal and Disposal of General Waste, Food Waste and Recycling for Corporate Buildings

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 16:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council is inviting tenders for providing services related to the removal and disposal of general, food waste, and recycling from various corporate buildings within the council’s jurisdiction, including residential care homes, office sites, and town halls. This procurement process is in the Tender stage, with a closing date for tender submissions set for 18th December 2025. The contract, valued at £750,000, is to be awarded by 20th January 2026 and will commence on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2029, with a possible extension of up to 12 months. The procurement method is an open procedure, offering a transparent opportunity for interested parties who qualify in service provision under CPV code 90500000, related to refuse and waste services, within the UKD1 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, in waste management and recycling services to expand their operations by securing a multi-year government contract. Companies with expertise in efficient waste removal and recycling processes and those capable of maintaining high standards in quality and cost efficiency will find this to be an attractive opportunity. The weighted award criteria, with a focus on 60% quality and 40% commercial price, highlight the council's emphasis on service quality alongside competitive pricing. Businesses equipped with the resources and strategic capabilities to meet these criteria within the outlined timelines and budget will find this project particularly fitting for growth and expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Removal and Disposal of General Waste, Food Waste and Recycling for Corporate Buildings

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to appoint a Contractor to supply a service for the removal and disposal of general, food waste and recycling generated by Corporate Properties within the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness Council. Sites include: * Residential Care homes and Day Care Centres * Office sites * Town Halls * Library and Registration Services * Family Hubs * Highways Depots Further details are included in the Invitation to Tender documents, available via The Chest. All clarifications regarding the tender documents must be directed via the messages area of the project dashboard. Any queries regarding using The Chest: https://procontract.due-north.com - please use the support available from the home page.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075839-2025
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, 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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
maxine.moran@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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