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18 May 2026 at 01:00

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05 May 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is actively seeking service providers for its "MBT RDF & Contingency Contract," with a focus on the waste management industry. This open tender, issued on 5th May 2026 and updated on 18th May 2026, encompasses a variety of waste streams managed through six distinct lots. The procurement aims to handle waste in line with the waste hierarchy, stemming from their Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) plant and various waste transfer stations in the region of UKM92. The tender period initially set to end on 5th June 2026, has been extended to 12th June 2026. This procedure follows an open method, indicative of fair competition, and requires electronic submission of tenders.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in waste management services, particularly those with facilities in close proximity to Dumfries and Galloway. With a total contract value of £3.27 million and a contractual commitment of up to four years, this is ideal for companies with the requisite licenses, such as Pollution Prevention and Control Permits, and those meeting the stringent waste hierarchy standards. Companies capable of innovating in waste treatment to ensure minimal environmental impact will find this tender particularly beneficial in aligning with broader environmental objectives while growing their portfolio of public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

MBT RDF & Contingency Contract

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway Council's Waste Service is seeking to appoint Service Providers to receive, treat and/or dispose of a number of waste streams with a view to managing the waste in accordance with the waste hierarchy. The waste in question are three waste streams, offered in six separate lots, primarily from our Ecodeco Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) plant but also from waste transfer stations.

Lot Information

MBT Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF)

This Lot is seeking the provision of a suitably permitted or licensed waste facility to received RDF. This waste stream is the sole output of the MBT plant. RDF is residual waste that has been through an initial MBT shredder, which is effectively a 'de-bagging' operation and then the MBT drying process. Upon receipt of the waste the Service Provider must manage this waste stream in full compliance with the waste hierarchy, the waste duty of care, and all applicable legislation and official guidance. This includes, but is not limited to, the forthcoming ban on landfilling biodegradable municipal waste (BMW) in Scotland and the restriction on incinerating residual waste without pre-treatment.

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial two year period with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods.

Contingency for Residual Waste Reception and Treatment (Annan)

This Lot is seeking the provision of a suitably permitted or licensed waste reception facility to provide contingency arrangements to receive and treat Residual Waste (including any non-hazardous waste) from Annan Waste Transfer Station when normal disposal routes are unavailable. The facility must be within approximately 50 miles by road of Annan HWRC. Upon receipt of the waste the Service Provider must ensure that it is stored, transported, treated and disposed of properly and in accordance with all applicable laws, permissions, consents, licences, permits and the waste duty of care requirements. Treatment options offered should be as far up the waste hierarchy as possible.

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial two year period with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods.

Contingency for Residual Waste Reception and Treatment (Dumfries)

This Lot is seeking the provision of a suitably permitted or licensed waste reception facility to provide contingency arrangements to receive and treat Residual Waste (including any non-hazardous waste) from the Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway when normal disposal routes are unavailable. The facility must be within approximately 50 miles by road of Dumfries MBT plant. Upon receipt of the waste the Service Provider must ensure that it is stored, transported, treated and disposed of properly and in accordance with all applicable laws, permissions, consents, licences, permits and the waste duty of care requirements. Treatment options offered should be as far up the waste hierarchy as possible.

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial two year period with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods.

Contingency for Residual Waste Reception and Treatment (Castle Douglas)

This Lot is seeking the provision of a suitably permitted or licensed waste reception facility to provide contingency arrangements to receive and treat Residual Waste (including any non-hazardous waste) from Castle Douglas Waste Transfer Station when normal disposal routes are unavailable. The facility must be within approximately 50 miles by road of Castle Douglas HWRC. Upon receipt of the waste the Service Provider must ensure that it is stored, transported, treated and disposed of properly and in accordance with all applicable laws, permissions, consents, licences, permits and the waste duty of care requirements. Treatment options offered should be as far up the waste hierarchy as possible.

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial two year period with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods.

Contingency for Residual Waste Reception and Treatment (Stranraer)

This Lot is seeking the provision of a suitably permitted or licensed waste reception facility to provide contingency arrangements to receive and treat Residual Waste (including any non-hazardous waste) from Stranraer Waste Transfer Station when normal disposal routes are unavailable. The facility must be within approximately 110 miles by road of SZWP. Upon receipt of the waste the Service Provider must ensure that it is stored, transported, treated and disposed of properly and in accordance with all applicable laws, permissions, consents, licences, permits and the waste duty of care requirements. Treatment options offered should be as far up the waste hierarchy as possible.

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial two year period with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods.

MBT Plant Dust

This lot is seeking the provision of a suitably permitted or licenced Service Provider to provide a Nominated Facility to receive MBT Plant Dust for treatment. The Service Provider's Nominated Facility should be within approximately 60 miles by road of the MBT plant. This output from the MBT is the fine organic dust from the MBT plant's dust extraction system. Upon receipt of the waste the Service Provider must ensure that it is stored, transported, treated and disposed of properly and in accordance with all applicable laws, permissions, consents, licences, permits and the waste duty of care requirements. Treatment options offered should be as far up the waste hierarchy as possible.

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial two year period with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829482
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556030
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

90513100 - Household-refuse disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,270,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£13,080,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
On expiry of the contract term (intent for initial contract term is Two years) and any exercised extensions.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Postcode Area
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555138
    MBT RDF & Contingency Contract - Dumfries and Galloway Council's Waste Service is seeking to appoint Service Providers to receive, treat and/or dispose of a number of waste streams with a view to managing the waste in accordance with the waste hierarchy. The waste in question are three waste streams, offered in six separate lots, primarily from our Ecodeco Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) plant but also from waste transfer stations.

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