Tender

CBC-1857-T-TS Waste Treatment Disposal Capacity

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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11 Dec 2025 at 09:49

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10 Dec 2025 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of "CBC-1857-T-TS Waste Treatment Disposal Capacity" services. This procurement process, following an open procedure, targets refuse and waste-related services including non-hazardous and hazardous waste disposal. The primary location for service delivery is within the UKH region, with the contracting period set to commence in April 2026 for a duration of five years. Prospective suppliers must submit their proposals by 13th January 2026, 12:00 PM GMT. The allocated procurement budget amounts to £10,373,354.40 gross, and participation requires registration on the linked In-tend portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in waste management services, especially those capable of handling large volumes and various types of waste including hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Companies with expertise in waste-tip management and disposal of specific waste streams like radioactive or persistent organic pollutants are particularly well-suited. The awarded contracts, spanning up to five years, provide a stable revenue stream with a substantial emphasis placed on pricing, quality, and social value. Strategic businesses can potentially gain a notable market position by leveraging their capabilities and ensuring compliance with the procurement requirements detailed by the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1857-T-TS Waste Treatment Disposal Capacity

Notice Description

Waste Treatment and Disposal Capacity Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: April 2026 Contract term: 5 years

Lot Information

Residual Waste

Residual waste contingency and Fly tip material, up to 8,000 tpa capacity. This is primarily for the disposal of fly tip material and to provide additional contingency disposal options to the Council.

POPS - Treatment and Disposal

POPs - To provide contingency treatment and disposal of approximately 1,500tpa of material containing Persistent Organic Pollutants.

Hazardous Materials

Hazardous materials, to provide a contingency disposal option for to the Council for Commercial Fridge/Freezers, Fluorescent Tubes and Batteries deposited at the Councils four Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs). Estimated annual tonnages: Commercial Fridge/Freezers: 250 - 300 units Fluorescent Tubes: 3tpa Batteries (Household and Car): 40 tpa.

Paint

Paint, to provide a contingency disposal option for paint deposited at the Councils four HWRC. Estimated annual tonnage 280tpa

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081771-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

14630000 - Slag, dross, ferrous waste and scrap

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

90533000 - Waste-tip management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,644,462 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,644,462 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tina Sanders
Contact Email
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003005997

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

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