Tender

Provision of food waste reprocessing

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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01 Jun 2026 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council is conducting a tender process under the title "Provision of food waste reprocessing." This lies within the industry category of refuse and waste related services, as indicated by the CPV code 90500000. The procurement is in the tender stage and is open to businesses with relevant qualifications and experience in service provision. The scope involves the treatment of approximately 70 tonnes of organic waste per week, delivered by East Lothian Council to the provider's treatment facility in the region of UKM73. The procurement follows an open procedure, with key deadlines including a bid submission deadline of 1st July 2026, aligned with the award and bid opening dates. Community benefits are integral to the contract, activating once spending with the Council reaches GBP 50,000 annually.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and environmental services, particularly those certified to BSI PAS 100/110 standards. Ideal candidates are firms with strong financial standing, relevant licences such as a valid SEPA permit, and comprehensive environmental management credentials, as per UKAS or equivalent standards. There is an emphasis on delivering community benefits and maintaining robust health, safety, and business continuity policies. This contract offers long-term growth potential through a clearly defined 1800-day contract period without renewal options, providing a stable demand for waste treatment services in the East Lothian region.

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Notice Title

Provision of food waste reprocessing

Notice Description

East Lothian Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to provide capacity at a facility for the receipt and treatment to a standard which is deemed BSI PAS 100/110 compliant of separately collected food waste. Please note that the organic waste will be delivered by the Council to the Service Provider's nominated Treatment Facility or Reception Point using Council-operated vehicles.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council has a requirement to transfer for the treatment and recovery of approximately 70 tonnes of Organic Waste per week. This tonnage is indicative only and may vary over the duration of the Contract. No guarantee is given or implied as to the actual quantities of Organic Waste that may be delivered. Organic Waste will be delivered by the Council to the Service Provider's nominated Treatment Facility or Reception Point using Council-operated vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a9d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051182-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

77120000 - Composting services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

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