Planning

Food Composter Services

LIVERPOOL EXPERIENCE CAMPUS LTD (LEX)

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Planning

12 May 2026 at 07:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool Experience Campus Ltd (LEX), a sub-central government public authority based in Liverpool, has initiated planning for a procurement process titled "Food Composter Services." This process falls under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services. The scope includes providing environmentally friendly in-vessel composters for a duration of three years with an option to extend for two additional years, reaching a potential contract value of £144,000. The current stage is planning, with key engagement milestones scheduled for completion by 19th May 2026. The procurement type is a tender and targets suppliers who can deliver cost-effective, commercial-grade composters.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste material containers and non-hazardous waste treatment services. It is an ideal opportunity for companies with expertise in sustainable waste solutions and those looking to expand in the UK public sector market. With a contract period starting on 1st July 2026 and a potential extension to 30th June 2032, suppliers have the potential for long-term growth and collaboration with LEX. Companies interested in responding should ensure capability to deliver on competitive pricing and high safety standards as specified by LEX.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Composter Services

Notice Description

LEX is looking for suppliers to provide a quotation and brochure for an environmentally friendly commercial grade / in-vessel composter which is cost-effective and safe. The intention is to award a contract of 3 years, with one option for a further 2-year extension (up to a maximum 5-year term rental agreement). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Containers-for-waste-material./68NFS3SNR3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/68NFS3SNR3

Planning Information

Questionnaire provided, quotation and brochure requested

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06964f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043281-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

44613800 - Containers for waste material

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 May 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 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
LIVERPOOL EXPERIENCE CAMPUS LTD (LEX)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 4FP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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