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SCC - Anaerobic Digester Operations Contract

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Jul 2026 at 14:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council is initiating a public procurement process for the operation of an Anaerobic Digester located at the Eco Park in Shepperton. This project falls under the "Refuse and Waste Related Services" industry category and is significant in size, focusing on the operation of a 40,000-tonne gasifier and the treatment of food waste delivered to the facility. The process is currently in the planning stage with a deadline for preliminary market engagement set for 5th August 2026, while the planned contract period is from October 2029 to September 2039. The procurement will be conducted via market engagement through written responses, with potential meetings scheduled for September to October 2026.

This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management, environmental services, and related technical consultancies. Companies with expertise in operating large-scale digestion facilities or those capable of providing innovative solutions for food waste management would benefit from exploring this opportunity. SMEs are explicitly considered suitable for the procurement, indicating a welcoming opportunity for smaller businesses to compete and potentially partner with Surrey County Council to deliver sustainable waste management solutions in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCC - Anaerobic Digester Operations Contract

Notice Description

Surrey County Council ("the Authority"), is seeking to conduct preliminary market engagement before commencing the procurement for the following new Contract: Anaerobic Digester Operations This Contract will comprise: * The operation of a 40,000-tonne gasifier located at the Eco Park in Shepperton * The treatment of all food waste delivered by the Authority to the facility

Planning Information

Surrey County Council ("the Authority"), is seeking to conduct preliminary market engagement before commencing the procurement for the following new Contract: Anaerobic Digester Operations This Contract will comprise: • The operation of a 40,000-tonne gasifier located at the Eco Park in Shepperton • The treatment of all food waste delivered by the Authority to the facility The Authority intends to undertake this consultation through written responses from the market, with an option to invite respondents to meetings with the Authority in September-October 2026 (as described in Section 5.0). Market operators are invited to submit a written response to the market testing questionnaire (Appendix A.2.0). (as described in Section 5.0 of the Market Operators Briefing Note attached to the Opportunity published on the Proactis Supplier Network). Please complete the questionnaire response sheet attached to the Opportunity published on the Proactis Supplier Network and submit through the Proactis portal by 5th August at 12pm. Title: SCC - Anaerobic Digester Operations - Pre Market Engagement Reference: RFX1000899 Link: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login We appreciate your time and effort in completing this engagement. Following the submission of responses, market operators may be invited to a 1:1 meeting with the Authority to discuss their responses further. If during the response time you have any questions or clarifications related to the questionnaire, please submit them via the portal and the procurement team will pick these up and respond as soon as possible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066856-2026
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2029 - 30 Sep 2039 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
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

DLA PIPER UK LLP

WALKER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey, TLJ26 East Surrey
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Farringdon Within
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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