Planning

Food Waste Collection and Processing

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

15 Jan 2026 at 09:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Jan 2026 at 12:00

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 titled "Food Waste Collection and Processing". This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting refuse recycling and composting services. The procurement aims to secure a supplier to handle the collection and processing of food waste from both residential and business properties located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The total estimated contract value is £1,500,000 and is planned to commence on 1st August 2026, running until 31st March 2029, with a potential extension till 31st March 2030. The latest market engagement is scheduled to be completed by 4th February 2026, allowing interested suppliers time to prepare for the future notice anticipated on 1st April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in refuse recycling and composting services to expand their operations by partnering with a public authority like the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. Companies that can demonstrate capability to efficiently manage and process food waste, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in environmental services, will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Given the planned engagement activities, it provides a channel for businesses to showcase their expertise and capabilities to fulfil the specified needs. With a potential contract value of £1,500,000, this procurement could act as a substantial growth catalyst for successful bidders, aligning with public sector sustainability and recycling goals.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Waste Collection and Processing

Notice Description

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council are seeking a supplier to provide a service for the collection and processing of food waste from residential and business properties.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101349&TID=100106590&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060592
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003317-2026
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

77120000 - Composting services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
Andrew Sharpin
Contact Email
andrew.sharpin@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 07484951662

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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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