Planning

Waste Treatment and Disposal Contract

DORSET COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 12:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process for a "Waste Treatment and Disposal Contract." The contract, classified under the services category, focuses on refuse disposal and treatment and is situated in the region of UKK2, United Kingdom. The procurement process is being conducted as an open procedure, in line with the Procurement Act 2023. With an estimated gross value of GBP 192,000,000, the contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2027 and conclude by 31st August 2037, with a potential extension to 31st August 2041. Interested parties should note that detailed procurement notices will be published by 30th October 2026.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the refuse disposal and treatment industry to secure long-term service provision with a major public authority. Companies skilled in waste management and treatment would gain potential growth by competing for this large-scale contract. Given the contract's extensive timescale and high value, it is particularly suited to established firms with the capacity to handle significant projects and ensure compliance with stringent municipal waste disposal standards. Engaging in this tender could facilitate increased business credibility and market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waste Treatment and Disposal Contract

Notice Description

Waste Treatment and Disposal of Waste. This procurement forms part of the Council's published Pipeline Notice in line with the Procurement Act 2023. All pipeline information is indicative and subject to change. The Council reserves the right to amend or withdraw procurement activity as required. The information contained within this pipeline notice is provided for planning and transparency purposes only. It does not constitute a commitment to undertake any procurement activity. All values, timelines and requirements are indicative and subject to change. The Council reserves the right to amend, delay or cancel any procurement activity at its discretion. Dorset Council is not bound by the information provided in this pipeline notice, which could change over time as plans for the procurements become clearer. Dorset Council is not under any obligation to proceed with any procurement that has been specified in this pipeline notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a38a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048761-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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