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

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 10:45

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 15:15

Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Removal and Disposal of General Waste, Food Waste and Recycling for Corporate Buildings." The procurement method was an open procedure, focusing on the services category, specifically refuse and waste-related services. The contract was awarded to Cumbria Waste Recycling Limited, with a total value of £470,997.36, and covers locations in the UKD1 region. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a potential one-year extension. This was part of the council's strategy to efficiently manage waste across its properties which include residential care homes, office sites, and other key locations within its jurisdiction.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the waste management sector, particularly those capable of handling large-scale waste disposal and recycling services. SMEs, such as Cumbria Waste Recycling Limited, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for smaller businesses to compete in government contracts. Firms with expertise in sustainability and efficient waste management processes would find this market particularly advantageous. Additionally, the transparent open procurement process may appeal to businesses seeking clear and fair competition in local government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council have procured a contract to supply a service for the removal and disposal of general waste, food waste and recycling generated by corporate properties within the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039782-2026
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
SME

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
£392,497 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£392,497 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUMBRIA WASTE RECYCLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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