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title: "Transferring and Processing Garden Waste - Furness Area"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Transferring and Processing Garden Waste - Furness Area

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31861a20-8372-4039-98b6-7e5c700ed808

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract for transferring and processing garden waste in the Furness area. The procurement process followed an open procedure, reflecting its suitability for SMEs. The contract commenced on 1st June 2025 and will run until 30th April 2027. The procurement falls within the refuse and waste-related services category, with operations based in England, particularly around Barrow and Ulverston. The tender stage was completed before the award, which was published on 26th June 2025, with a contract value of £407,000 awarded to Sinkfall Recycling Ltd.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and recycling, especially those equipped to handle green garden waste. It provides a substantial market for growth for SMEs in the refuse and waste sector. Companies with the capability to manage logistical operations from multiple depots, such as in Barrow and Ulverston, are well-positioned to compete and deliver solutions tailored to the council's requirements. The open procurement method ensures a competitive environment conducive to fair business opportunities in this expanding industry segment.

## Notice

Westmorland and Furness Council (the Council) is inviting tenders for a Provider to accept and handle green garden waste collected in the Furness collection area. Tenders will only be accepted from Providers who can provide this service for all the materials specified. The area covers the south and west of the authority and is provided by vehicles operating from the Council's depots in Barrow and Ulverston. Further details of the Contract are included in he Invitation to Tender documents, available via The Chest. All clarifications regarding the tender documents must be directed via the messages area of the project dashboard. Any queries regarding using The Chest https://procontract.due-north.com - please use the support available from the home page.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d9bbe3-3df5-457e-b56f-b92326c3df48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £407,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SINKFALL RECYCLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2025 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d9bbe3-3df5-457e-b56f-b92326c3df48
- 20 Mar 2025 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59dc257d-1d6d-4680-9940-f21be9fd17d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d9bbe3-3df5-457e-b56f-b92326c3df48
  26th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59dc257d-1d6d-4680-9940-f21be9fd17d8
  20th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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