Award

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

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 15:15

Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the removal and disposal of general waste, food waste, and recycling is being conducted by Westmorland and Furness Council. This contract pertains to corporate properties in the region, including residential care homes, office sites, town halls, libraries, family hubs, and highways depots situated within the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage referenced here is the award, following an open procedure, and the contract is valued at £470,997.36 gross (£392,497.8 net) with Cumbria Waste Recycling Limited as the supplier. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2029, with an optional renewal period of up to one year. The award notice was published on 17 February 2026, with a pending signature milestone on 27 February 2026.

This contract offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in refuse and waste-related services to expand their reach in the public sector, particularly within local government domains. Companies that are agile, adhere to environmental standards, and have capabilities in managing various types of waste from diverse facilities will find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially suited for this opportunity due to the open nature of the procurement process and the emphasis on quality and commercial price criteria, which are weighted at 60% and 40% respectively. Moreover, the engagement with multiple service types within governmental facilities allows for extensive networking and future growth opportunities in similar public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council is re-procuring a Contractor 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. Sites include: * Residential Care homes and Day Care Centres * Office sites * Town Halls * Library and Registration Services * Family Hubs * Highways Depots

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014415-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alison.henderson@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUMBRIA WASTE RECYCLING

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