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Food Waste Collection and Treatment

Darlington Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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15 Jan 2026 at 12:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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04 Dec 2025 at 15:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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04 Dec 2025 at 14:59

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has concluded a contract for the "Food Waste Collection and Treatment" project, focusing on refuse and waste-related services. The procurement process, through direct award, was completed recognising Warrens Emerald Biogas Ltd as the most suitable supplier due to proximity, aimed at reducing carbon emissions by minimizing transport. Situated in Darlington, this project involves activities in the UKC13 region and is based on legal provisions from the UK's 2023 legislative framework. The contract, commencing on 1st April 2026, is active, with a potential for renewal after its ending date on 31st March 2028.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the waste management sector, particularly those specialising in innovative waste treatment solutions like anaerobic digestion. Local businesses situated near the waste disposal facility stand at an advantage, aligning with the procurement's environmental objectives of reducing transportation emissions. By providing essential localised services, such enterprises can grow their portfolio and reputation, especially those that can offer scalable and efficient waste management solutions, aligning with both governmental and environmental mandates.

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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-05eee6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003472-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Darlington Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Postcode Area
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 LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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