--- title: "CBC-1834-T-TS Food Waste Treatment and Disposal - 4 Lots" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0a4c0059-7fd2-4d67-b5eb-9a55e7404b5d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a4c0059-7fd2-4d67-b5eb-9a55e7404b5d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a4c0059-7fd2-4d67-b5eb-9a55e7404b5d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a4c0059-7fd2-4d67-b5eb-9a55e7404b5d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-15" --- # CBC-1834-T-TS Food Waste Treatment and Disposal - 4 Lots Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a4c0059-7fd2-4d67-b5eb-9a55e7404b5d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a4c0059-7fd2-4d67-b5eb-9a55e7404b5d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a4c0059-7fd2-4d67-b5eb-9a55e7404b5d.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "CBC-1834-T-TS Food Waste Treatment and Disposal - 4 Lots," focusing on refuse and waste-related services, particularly household refuse collection. The opportunity is segmented into four lots, designated for the northern and southern areas of the authority. The procurement is in the tender stage, offering an open procedure method, with a tender period ending on 11th November 2025. Contracts for the northern lots (1 and 2) are slated to commence on 1st April 2026, whereas the southern lots (3 and 4) are set to start on 24th November 2026. Each contract will run for four years with a possible three-year extension, all expiring concurrently. Interested businesses must adhere to specific submission guidelines and deadlines detailed in the tender documents. This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those in the waste management and environmental services sectors. Companies with expertise in refuse collection and waste treatment would find this tender particularly advantageous, given the comprehensive scope and long-term nature of the contracts. The framework's open procedure allows diverse suppliers, including those outside the typical SME and VCSE categories, to participate, fostering a competitive environment that supports robust service delivery throughout the United Kingdom, including broader regions like the Channel Islands and British Oversea Territories. Engaging with this tender could position successful bidders as key players in waste management, potentially leading to further opportunities in public sector contracts. ## Notice Food Waste Treatment and Disposal - 4 Lots Lot 1 - Food Waste Treatment - North of Authority Area - Collection Area Locations Map provided. Contract start date 1st April 2026. Contract term 4 years + possible 3 year extension. All lots to expire concurrently. Lot 2 - Food Waste Treatment - North of Authority Area - Collection Area Locations Map provided. Contract start date 1st April 2026. Contract term 4 years + possible 3 year extension. All lots to expire concurrently. Lot 3 - Food Waste Treatment - South of Authority Area - Collection Area Locations Map provided. Contract start date 24th November 2026. Contract term 4 years + possible 3 year extension. All lots to expire concurrently. Lot 4 - Food Waste Treatment - South of Authority Area - Collection Area Locations Map provided. Contract start date 24th November 2026. Contract term 4 years + possible 3 year extension. All lots to expire concurrently. Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. 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Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69248ecf-c7f7-4963-a1c7-90be787d5451 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services - 90511000 - Refuse collection services - 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services ## Release History - 15 Oct 2025 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69248ecf-c7f7-4963-a1c7-90be787d5451 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69248ecf-c7f7-4963-a1c7-90be787d5451 15th October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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