This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 13:17

Tender

18 Mar 2026 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has engaged in a public procurement process for the "Collection and Disposal of Confidential Waste" within its corporate properties, including residential care homes, office sites, and libraries. The procurement process follows an open procedure, culminating in a contract award stage completed on 23 June 2026. Shred Station Limited has been awarded the contract, which covers services concerning refuse and waste management in the UKD1 region. The contractual period runs from 6 July 2026 and is potentially extendable by one year beyond the initially stated end date of 5 July 2029, indicating an active engagement in waste management services in the public sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the waste management and environmental services industry, particularly those focusing on refuse and waste-related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Shred Station Limited, demonstrated competitiveness by submitting bids, showing that SMEs are well-suited to participate in such contracts. With the emphasis on quality (60%) and price (40%) as award criteria, businesses with a strong service record and competitive pricing would benefit from participation in tenders of this nature, offering potential growth within local government service contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Collection and Disposal of Confidential Waste

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council has procured a contractor to supply a service for the removal and disposal of confidential waste generated by corporate properties in Westmorland and Furness Council. Sites include: Residential Care Home and Day Centres Office Sites Library and Registration Services Town Halls Family Hubs

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 1 year after initial term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066cfa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058994-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£307,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£307,200 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£131,017 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHRED STATION

Further Information

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