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PlanningUpdate

09 Jul 2026 at 11:39

Planning

09 Jul 2026 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of Residual Waste Collection, Haulage, and Treatment Services. This tender, categorised under sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, is centred in Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon (region UKH12, United Kingdom). The procurement process involves preliminary market engagement, requiring interested suppliers to engage via the Pro Contract Portal. Key indicative dates for engagement meetings are scheduled for the weeks commencing 17th and 24th August, with a deadline for expressions of interest on 31st July 2026. This planning stage aims to gather insights and information from the market to shape the Council's approach moving forward.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in waste management services to secure a contract with an estimated value of £108 million gross. Enterprises specializing in waste haulage, treatment, and environmental impacts management will find this engagement particularly relevant. With the contract period potentially extending from March 2028 to March 2038, there is an opportunity for long-term business growth and partnership with a public authority. Businesses capable of providing innovative solutions for waste treatment, efficient management of carbon impacts, and sustainability measures will be well-suited to compete in this process, benefiting from a strategic role in managing regional waste services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Residual Waste Collection, Haulage and Treatment Services

Notice Description

The Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to its provision of Residual Waste Collection, Haulage and Treatment Services The proposed scope of the engagement is: * Haulage of residual waste from the Council's transfer stations * Acceptance and treatment of municipal residual waste collected from the Council's transfer stations at treatment facility/facilities * Management of any process residues arising from municipal residual waste treatment * Management of carbon impacts attributable to transporting and treating the Council's waste * Recording and reporting key performance data to the Council * Provision of contingency residual waste treatment arrangements to ensure service continuity. Compliance with all relevant legislation. The dates below are indicative only and are provided for market engagement purposes. The Council reserves the right to amend its approach, timing and structure following consideration of feedback and internal approvals.

Planning Information

Cambridgeshire County Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to the provision of Residual Waste Collection, Haulage and Treatment Services Suppliers wishing to participate in the engagement must express an interest via the Pro Contract Portal https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4f525680-f76e-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True and download the Preliminary Market document and any supporting information from the portal. The PME sets out the scope of the engagement, the information the Council is seeking from the market, and the questions suppliers are asked to respond to. Suppliers should submit their completed responses through Pro Contract by the engagement deadline. Any clarifications questions relating to the engagement should also be raised through Pro Contract. Engagement meetings will be available during weeks beginning 17th and 24th August. Suppliers may express their interest in attending such a meeting when completing their questionnaire by messaging through Pro Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c734
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064673-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Mar 2028 - 13 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

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