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CBC-1952-T-TS Waste Treatment and Disposal

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

14 May 2026 at 14:54

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

24 Mar 2026 at 11:28

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council initiated a public procurement process titled "CBC-1952-T-TS Waste Treatment and Disposal," focusing on the refuse and waste-related services industry sector. The process began as a competitive tender but was later switched to a direct award due to a lack of bids. Located in the UKH25 region, the procurement aimed to secure a contract for waste treatment and disposal services for a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Despite the initial cancellation on 14th May 2026, the award process for this contract was completed on 24th March 2026, with FCC Environment (UK) Limited being the designated supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in waste management services, especially those that can offer innovative treatment and disposal solutions. Large-scale companies with the capacity to handle regional waste services effectively are well-positioned to leverage such contracts for business growth. This formal engagement underscores the council's commitment to adhering to government waste policies and creating sustainable waste management solutions. The direct award strategy can provide a steady revenue stream for competent suppliers, facilitating business expansion and stability in the environmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1952-T-TS Waste Treatment and Disposal

Notice Description

Waste Treatment and Disposal - The council follows the waste hierarchy and promotes treatment and recycling where possible. This is a treatment option for waste that cannot be recycled/treated, so therefore alternative disposal arrangements are required.

Procurement Information

PA23 provides the contracting authority to directly award a public contract after a competitive tendering procedure failed to produce bids. The authority is now switching to direct award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06727a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044509-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£458,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCC ENVIRONMENT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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