Tender

Stadt Moers Park Methane Stripping Plant Upgrade Works

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 12:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council is actively seeking to upgrade a methane stripping plant at Stadt Moers Park, located at Pottery Lane, Whiston, United Kingdom. This procurement process pertains to the construction industry and specifically involves construction work classified under CPV code 45000000. As of 26 January 2026, it is in the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period closing on 16 February 2026 and a submission period ending on 23 February 2026. The project aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the current leachate treatment system to comply with trade effluent discharge regulations over a design life of 25 years. The procurement method is open competition with an expected contract value of £150,000, suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms, especially those specialising in environmental and wastewater management systems. Companies with expertise in high-quality and cost-effective construction solutions that align with public safety and environmental regulations are particularly well-suited for this project. The procurement prioritises quality, social value, and competitive pricing, creating a fertile environment for businesses that can provide innovative and sustainable solutions, thereby promoting growth in service portfolios and strengthening local business networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stadt Moers Park Methane Stripping Plant Upgrade Works

Notice Description

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (KMBC) manage a closed, unpermitted landfill site located at Stadt Moers Park, Pottery Lane, Whiston, L35 3RG ("the Site"). The Site received waste between 1945 and 1983, including fly ash and domestic refuse and has subsequently been restored into a Country Park with public access which is managed by KMBC under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. As part of the management of the Site, leachate generated within the historic landfill is discharged to sewer in accordance with trade effluent discharge consent (TEDC) 693T02074HUY1 issued by United Utilities (UU) (Appendix A). Prior to discharge, the leachate is treated within an existing methane stripping plant (MSP) which was designed and built in 2005/6 and is located at the southern end of the Site, to the east of the M57 motorway and to the west of "Tushingham's Lake" at national grid reference SJ 46071 90331. A number of operational issues have been experienced with the current treatment system and KMBC therefore wish to upgrade the system to one which will provide more efficient and reliable treatment with a lower demand for operation and maintenance activities than the current system. Key objectives for the project include: - the provision of reliable compliance with the conditions of TEDC 693T02074HUY1 presented within Appendix A throughout the intended design life of 25 years; - the provision of reliable pumping of the leachate accumulating within the sump adjacent to the MSP compound to prevent the sump from overtopping throughout the intended design life of 25 years; - minimising the H&S risks to operational personnel and members of the public associated with leachate management at the Site; - minimising the visual, audible and odour related impacts of the leachate management system to preserve the amenity value of the park; - minimising the ongoing operational costs of achieving compliance with TEDC 693T02074HUY1 and preventing the sump from overtopping

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006590-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 27 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

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