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title: "Supply and Pump over of 32% Sodium Hydroxide/Caustic Solution Elstow Leachate Treatment Plant, Bedford"
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# Supply and Pump over of 32% Sodium Hydroxide/Caustic Solution Elstow Leachate Treatment Plant, Bedford

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-141bf98e-1a09-474c-ada5-785eb38c78c1

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council is currently conducting a tender process for the supply and pump of 32% sodium hydroxide/caustic solution at the Elstow Leachate Treatment Plant located in Bedford, MK42 9YU. This procurement falls under the goods category, and it is classified as basic inorganic chemicals. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a deadline for submissions set for 21 April 2022. The initial contract term is for two years, starting from 1 May 2022, with the possibility of two one-year extensions.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in chemical supply and wastewater treatment solutions, particularly those experienced in handling caustic chemicals. Companies that can offer reliable products and services for leachate treatment and those with expertise in environmental management within the East of England are encouraged to participate. Engaging in this contract could significantly enhance their business portfolio while contributing to sustainable waste management practices in the region.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council owns and operates a leachate treatment plant at its closed landfill site located at Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YU. The plant is a biological sequencing batch reactor (SBR) with a treatment capacity of 50m3 a day. In order to optimise the leachate treatment process, the plant requires regular caustic solution dosing. The council is therefore approaching the market place to secure a price only contract for an initial term of 2 years but with the potential to extend for a further 1+1 years' extensions. Additional information: Please complete and return the attached document via Intend portal Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14609a80-13a9-432b-8a90-101c56c9ee0b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2022 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24300000 - Basic inorganic and organic chemicals
- 24310000 - Basic inorganic chemicals
- 24311521 - Caustic soda

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2022 at 10:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14609a80-13a9-432b-8a90-101c56c9ee0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14609a80-13a9-432b-8a90-101c56c9ee0b
  8th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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