Award

Provision of Collection and Disposal of Confidential Waste

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 17:18

Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Cumberland Council, involves the "Provision of Collection and Disposal of Confidential Waste," which falls under the services industry category specifically related to refuse and waste services. The buying organisation, located at Cumbria House, Carlisle, aims to manage the collection and disposal of confidential waste from various properties within the Cumberland region, including residential homes and corporate offices. The process followed an open procurement method and has now reached the award stage as of 9th February 2026. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026, lasting for a period of four years, with a maximum estimated total value of £400,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating within the waste management sector. Businesses specialising in confidential waste disposal can benefit from the contractual opportunity to work with a substantial local government entity, such as Cumberland Council. The open procurement approach allows for extensive participation, enabling companies with competitive pricing and high-quality service offerings to excel. Given the sector's critical nature, businesses that comply with statutory obligations and maintain a strong emphasis on service quality and responsibility are well-suited to compete successfully for this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Collection and Disposal of Confidential Waste

Notice Description

Cumberland Council requires a service provider to collect and dispose of Confidential Waste from Cumberland Council properties such as residential homes, libraries, archives, day centres and corporate offices. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026 and will continue for a period of 4 year(s), with the estimated total value of the contract over the total contract period (including any extension period) is a maximum value of PS400,000 but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011573-2026
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
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£116,341 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enabling@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHREDALL SDS GROUP

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