Planning

Anaerobic Digestion Infrastructure

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Jan 2026 at 14:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for developing an anaerobic digestion facility. This initiative, titled "Anaerobic Digestion Infrastructure," aims to establish a facility capable of processing approximately 80,000 tonnes of food waste per annum within the Bradford administrative area and the wider West Yorkshire region. The contract involves the design, construction, and operation of the facility, and is valued at £33,000,000 GBP. The preliminary market engagement is scheduled to conclude by 5 February 2026, with potential sites identified. The contracting period is set to commence in April 2027 and finish by the end of March 2043, aligning with the broader governmental objectives under the Environment Act 2021, including compliance through a proposed food waste collection service starting in 2026.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies with expertise in construction, public utilities, and waste treatment services. Firms capable of delivering integrated solutions in anaerobic digestion technology, biomethane production, and infrastructure development are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project's requirement to meet the criteria set by the Green Gas Support Scheme further highlights opportunities for businesses involved in renewable energy and environmental compliance solutions. By participating, eligible businesses could establish a long-term relationship with a reputable public authority and contribute to sustainable energy initiatives in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Anaerobic Digestion Infrastructure

Notice Description

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) is currently developing its procurement strategy to develop an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility to treat municipal and commercial wastes. The prospective procurement is for a contract between CBMDC and a suitably qualified partner to deliver the design, construction and operation of an AD facility (potential sites have already been identified). CBMDC is intending to roll out a food waste collection service to residents in 2026 to comply with Simpler Recycling legislation (Environment Act 2021). There is currently limited waste treatment AD infrastructure in or around West Yorkshire. It is anticipated that a new AD facility in the Bradford administrative area would provide a proximate option for Bradford's household food waste and also for other sources of food waste including other household and commercial wastes from the West Yorkshire region. Initial studies have suggested that the facility would be capable of treating c.80,000 tonnes of food waste per annum. The proposed facility would inject biomethane into the gas grid and would also generate electricity and heat to meet the parasitic load of the facility. CBMDC notes the recent announcement regarding the extension of the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS). CBMDC anticipates timely construction and commissioning of this facility in order to qualify for tariff payments under the GGSS for biomethane injected into the gas grid. The estimated outline programme for the procurement is likely to be: * Early 2026 - Preliminary market engagement and options analysis * 2026 - 2027 - Finalise preferred approach and initiate procurement * 2027/28 - Obtain Planning Approval (prior to March 2028) and commence construction * March 2028 (at the latest) - Obtain Green Gas Support Scheme registration. * 2029/30 - Completion of construction and full commissioning (prior to March 2030) To inform the procurement strategy, CBMDC is undertaking preliminary market engageme

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101241&TID=100106482&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060023
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000690-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

65 - Public utilities

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

65000000 - Public utilities

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2043 Over 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
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Olamide Ojuri
Contact Email
olamide.ojuri@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1274431000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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