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title: "Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Plant Operator, Market Engagement"
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# Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Plant Operator, Market Engagement

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1dfd5dc8-1a61-48d3-a3ac-4b0de9c99c26

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## Summary

Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the operation of the Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park (MKWRP). The procurement involves competitive dialogue (above threshold) and is classified under CPV codes 42320000 (Waste incinerators) and 90500000 (Refuse and waste related services). The tender covers a contract period scheduled from 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2041, with the procurement location specified as the South East region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses via email to corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk by 17:00 on 29 October 2024. The council’s budget for the 2024/2025 period begins on 1 April 2024 and ends on 31 March 2025, although specified budget amounts are currently set at GBP 0.

This tender provides ample opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies with expertise in waste management, incineration technology, and related services. The contract's long-term nature, spanning 15 years, offers a stable revenue stream and the potential for extensive collaboration with Milton Keynes City Council. Businesses capable of delivering innovative and efficient waste recovery solutions will find themselves well-suited to this engagement. Those interested in participating should be prepared to engage in a competitive dialogue process and offer clear, concise answers to the council's questions, contributing to the tender’s development. The council may follow up with individual 1-1 engagement sessions to refine the project further.

## Notice

Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) is seeking to engage and discuss with potential contractors, an innovative new contractual approach for the operation of the Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park (MKWRP). MKWRP was developed in 2013-2015 and is a critical asset in the ownership of the Authority profiled to provide significant financial and service benefits, over a delivery horizon of 30 - 40 years. Delivering performance of an asset of this technology and at current levels is a positive and notable achievement, particularly given that recent availability figures indicate some other plants in the UK are not fully operational. Please see the attached MKWRP Market Engagement Document. To participate in this market engagement opportunity, please submit your responses via email to corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk by 17:00 on 29th October 2024. While there is no specific template required, the Council requests clear and concise answers to each of the questions provided. Your response will be reviewed exclusively by the project team and will contribute to the development of the tender opportunity. Following the review, the Council may arrange individual 1-1 engagement sessions. Kindly indicate your interest in participating in these sessions within your response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5d3c49-4b8e-4ce0-8b07-4b21dfdaf7e3 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2041 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 42320000 - Waste incinerators
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 16:40 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5d3c49-4b8e-4ce0-8b07-4b21dfdaf7e3
- 11 Oct 2024 at 07:41 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5d3c49-4b8e-4ce0-8b07-4b21dfdaf7e3
- 4 Oct 2024 at 14:09 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5d3c49-4b8e-4ce0-8b07-4b21dfdaf7e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5d3c49-4b8e-4ce0-8b07-4b21dfdaf7e3
  28th October 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e5be1ff-bb63-4250-8204-5b926f798b43

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