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Provision of Emergency O&M Services - Energy from Waste Facility

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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24 Feb 2026 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of emergency operation and maintenance services at the Energy from Waste Facility located in Aberdeen City, UK. This procurement falls under the refuse and waste-related services category within the services sector. Owing to the unforeseen termination of the previous contractor's agreement in December 2025, a limited procurement method was employed due to extreme urgency. The awarded contract, valued at £18,000,000, was signed on 26th January 2026, with key responsibilities including the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the facility. SUEZ Recycling & Recovery UK has been awarded the active contract, ensuring continuity until a long-term solution is secured.

This tender presents promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management, engineering services, and facility operation. Large organisations, particularly those with expertise in refuse incineration, maintenance services, and waste handling, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The procurement landscape in Aberdeen and similar regions encourages firms with experience in managing energy infrastructure to explore competitive opportunities. Despite the limited procurement due to urgency, businesses can anticipate potential expansions, including optional contract extensions and an upcoming tender for a long-term operational contract offering sustained growth prospects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Emergency O&M Services - Energy from Waste Facility

Notice Description

The Authority have procured a short-term emergency contract for the operation and maintenance of the Energy from Waste Facility. The Contractor will be required to operate the facility, accept and treat Contract Waste, undertake all necessary maintenance, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, permits, and health and safety requirements. The contract will provide continuity of service following the termination of the previous operating arrangement while a longer-term solution is procured.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority requires a short-term emergency contract for the operation and maintenance of the Energy from Waste Facility in Aberdeen. The Contractor will be responsible for providing the day-to-day operation of the facility, handling and processing of waste and providing maintenance of the plant and equipment. This contract is being put in place to ensure continuity of service following the termination of the previous contractor and will remain in effect only until a longer-term operational Contractor is procured by the Authority.

Options: Yes, optional extension of up to 6 months.

Procurement Information

The Emergency Operation and maintenance contract is strictly necessary due to the extreme urgency brought about by the termination of the previous contract for the operation and maintenance of the Energy from Waste Facility in December 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016652-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

42320000 - Waste incinerators

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

71300000 - Engineering services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90513300 - Refuse incineration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUEZ RECYCLING & RECOVERY

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