Planning

Trin Gwastraff Bwyd / Food Waste Treatment

CYNGOR GWYNEDD

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Planning

09 Apr 2026 at 13:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Gwynedd, a public authority under the sub-central government in the United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "Trin Gwastraff Bwyd / Food Waste Treatment". This initiative falls under the category of refuse and waste related services and is situated in Llwyn Isaf, Gwynedd, region UKL12. The project is in the planning phase for a future tender expected to conclude its engagement milestone on the 1st of May, 2026. The procurement exercise aims to appoint an operator for a contract valued at approximately £6,000,000 for a five-year term with a potential extension. Interested parties are invited to engage in dialogue by the specified deadline to access briefing documents and questionnaires, indicating a significant opportunity to shape the forthcoming procurement specifications.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in waste management and environmental services. The engagement is not merely for the five-year term but anticipates a longer contractual relationship, enabling businesses to secure a significant foothold in the regional market. Companies positioned in the refuse and waste management sector and those familiar with concession arrangements, particularly under the Welsh devolved regulations, would find this engagement particularly beneficial. Additionally, SMEs capable of providing innovative solutions and services in food waste management may consider this as a strategic expansion to their portfolio, enhancing their standing within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trin Gwastraff Bwyd / Food Waste Treatment

Notice Description

Dyma hysbyseb Ymgysylltiad Rhagarweiniol a'r Farchnad cyn cynnal ymarfer caffael i benodi Gweithredwr Gwastraff Bwyd yn Llwyn Isaf, Gwynedd / This is a Preliminary Market Engagement notice before potentially conducting a procurement excercise to appoint a Food Waste Operator at Llwyn Isaf, Gwynedd. At ddibenion yr ymarfer ymgysylltu cyn y farchnad, mae'r tymor a gwerth y cytundeb yn seiliedig ar drefniant 5 mlynedd. Fodd bynnag, byddem yn rhagweld contract caffael i fod dros dymor hirach / For the purpose of the pre-market engagement exercise the contract term and value is based on a 5-year arrangement. However, we would envisage a procured contract to be over a longer term.

Planning Information

E-bostiwch y cyswllt a enwir ar yr hysbysiad i ofyn am y nodyn briffio a'r holiadur cyn y farchnad / Please email the named contact on the notice to request the briefing note and pre market questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032428-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20282 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2028 - 1 Oct 2033 Over 5 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
CYNGOR GWYNEDD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERNARFON
Postcode
LL55 1SH
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL12 Gwynedd
Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Canol Tref Caernarfon
Westminster Constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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