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Food Waste Collection and Treatment

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Dec 2025 at 15:16

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Food Waste Collection and Treatment" contract, awarding it to Warrens Emerald Biogas Ltd. This direct award was determined on technical grounds due to the proximity of the supplier to the waste disposal facility in Newton Aycliffe, essential for efficient service and carbon footprint reduction. The contract, which covers refuse and waste related services, is valued at GBP 320,000 and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential renewals extending to March 2030. Interested parties should be aware of the scheduled future signature date on 6th January 2026.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and environmental services, particularly for those with capabilities in anaerobic digestion. SMEs and large enterprises with operations in the UK, especially those local to the North East region like Warrens Emerald Biogas Ltd, are well-suited for such opportunities. The focus on sustainability and efficiency aligns with businesses aiming to innovate and grow in the green sector. Companies that can offer services that complement the Council’s requirements for reducing transport distances and enhancing waste treatment methodologies are ideally positioned to benefit from similar opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Waste Collection and Treatment

Notice Description

Food Waste Collection and Treatment. Collection is required from the Councils contracted supplier for waste services and the need for an anaerobic digestion facility close to the waste disposal facility in Newton Aycliffe.

Procurement Information

The supplier is local to the Council and best placed to provide the service, reducing the miles travelled from collection to treatment centre, providing a reduction in carbon. They are the only supplier within a reasonable distance from the waste disposal facility.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079432-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARRENS EMERALD BIOGAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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