Tender

CBC-1857-T-TS Waste Treatment Disposal Capacity

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 10:34

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11 Dec 2025 at 09:49

Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The waste treatment and disposal capacity tender by Central Bedfordshire Council, titled "CBC-1857-T-TS Waste Treatment Disposal Capacity," initially sought to engage service providers for refuse and waste-related services within the UK region identified as UKH25. The procurement process was set as an open procedure, targeting industry categories covering both hazardous and non-hazardous waste services. Commencement of the contract was expected in April 2026. Despite a structured tender submission system with clear guidelines and support offered via the In-tend portal, this tender process was ultimately cancelled on 13th April 2026 due to no submissions being received by the deadline on 13th January 2026. This completion status indicates that the council may reassess its procurement approach for future needs.

This tender presented several growth opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management services, particularly those handling hazardous materials and offering waste-tip management. With a gross contract value of over GBP 10 million and a five-year term, it was suited for companies capable of processing large volumes, such as those managing fly-tipping and persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Companies with expertise in handling various waste streams, including commercial fridge/freezers, fluorescent tubes, and paint disposal, might find similar tenders beneficial in the future. Given the weighting criteria, businesses strong in cost efficiency and social value propositions would be well-placed to compete in similar procurement exercises. As this tender has concluded without award, business users looking to engage with Central Bedfordshire Council should monitor for potential re-tendering or similar future opportunities.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033189-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
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
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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