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North East Wales Food Waste Treatment

Denbighshire County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

14 Jan 2026 at 09:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

08 Jan 2026 at 15:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Dec 2025 at 16:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North East Wales Food Waste Treatment procurement process is currently in the planning stage, overseen by a procurement hub comprising Denbighshire County Council, Flintshire County Council, and Conwy County Borough Council. This tender focuses on services related to refuse and waste, particularly the treatment of household-collected food waste in accordance with Welsh Government's recycling standards. Interested suppliers are required to express their interest and complete questionnaires by midday on 23rd January 2026. The procurement aims to handle between 15,000 to 25,000 tonnes of food waste annually, with areas of operation primarily in North East Wales, specifically regions UKL13 (North Wales) and UKL23 (Flintshire and Wrexham). This opportunity seeks to engage suppliers to operate, maintain, and potentially expand existing anaerobic digestion facilities, with the contract period projected from 2028 to 2032, subject to possible renewal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in waste management and recycling services, particularly those experienced with anaerobic digestion processes. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive. Businesses with expertise in handling bulk food waste delivery, offering direct tipping solutions, or processing packaged food waste can find significant prospects for growth. By contributing to this environmentally-focused initiative, businesses can bolster their sustainability credentials and expand their presence in government contracts within Wales, thus aiding regional economic development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North East Wales Food Waste Treatment

Notice Description

A procurement Hub comprising Conwy County Borough Council, Denbighshire County Council and Flintshire County Council is seeking expressions of interest from providers able to offer a service for the treatment of household collected food waste. The Hub requires a treatment process that meets Wales Government's definition of recycling (e.g. PAS100 for anaerobic digestion) for up to 15,000 tonnes (or 25,000 tonnes for an expanded Hub) of separately collected food waste per year. All three Hub Authorities collect source separated food waste from households and businesses in EN13432 certified liners. All collected food waste is free from packaging. Food waste will be delivered by the Hub in bulk sealed skips but consideration will be given to solutions that include haulage and/or solutions offering direct tipping at the treatment facility by the Hub's collection vehicles. Consideration will be given to solutions that allow for packaged food wastes to be processed. The Hub is keen to explore all of the following options: * For the existing Hub to procure a new operation and maintenance (O&M) contract for an existing anaerobic digestion (AD) facility at St Asaph, LL17 0DS * For an expanded Hub (more members, greater tonnage) to procure the design and build of an upgrade/expansion and O&M to the existing AD facility at St Asaph * For the existing, or an expanded, Hub to procure a new food waste treatment contract, i.e. gate fee or merchant facility basis.

Planning Information

To express an interest in participating in this pre-market engagement activity and receive a full copy of the Market Engagement Brief and Market Testing questionnaire please e-mail procurement@denbighshire.gov.uk. Completed questionnaires will need to be competed and returned to procurement@denbighshire.gov.uk by no later than Noon on the 23rd January 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f52d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002940-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Oct 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2028 - 31 Oct 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Denbighshire County Council
Additional Buyers

Conwy County Borough Council

Flintshire County Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLWYN BAY,
Postcode
LL15 1YN
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham
Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Ruthin
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd East

Further Information

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