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title: "Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Plant Residual Waste Treatment Contract"
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# Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Plant Residual Waste Treatment Contract

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-671bb20a-217a-402f-b0e3-0700aa41608f

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## Summary

Milton Keynes City Council has issued a call for expressions of interest from qualified and experienced organisations for the operation and maintenance contract of the Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park (MKWRP). This tender falls under the refuse and waste-related services category and is located in Milton Keynes, South East, UK, specifically targeting local authority residual waste management services. The service contract is to be delivered from 2nd February 2026 to 1st February 2036, with a tender submission deadline on 24th March 2025 at 12:00. The procurement process is in the tender stage and employs a competitive dialogue procurement method, accessible via the e-Tendering portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in waste management, particularly those capable of operating advanced waste recovery technologies. Companies that can enhance the facility's capacity, efficiency, and performance over a long-term design life will find this opportunity highly beneficial for business growth. The contract promises stability and collaboration with Milton Keynes City Council, making it especially suited for mid to large-sized enterprises with established expertise in the waste management sector.

## Notice

Milton Keynes City Council (the 'Authority') invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced organisations in relation to its contract for the operation and maintenance of Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park (MKWRP) (the 'Contract'). The MKWRP is an innovative, operational residual waste recovery facility comprising three adjoined and interlinked technologies: mechanical treatment, dry anaerobic digestion and advance thermal treatment, capable of processing up to 132,000 tonnes per year and providing critical infrastructure to deliver the Authority's statutory waste disposal functions. The Authority is seeking a contractor experienced in local authority residual waste management services to work in partnership and collaboration with the Authority to optimise the capacity, efficiency and overall performance of the MKWRP to achieve a design life up to at least 2042. For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the Selection Stage returns will be 12:00, 24th of March 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender. Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde38903-790e-4917-9a55-8d1dec1e15a5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2036 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES CITY 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

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 08:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde38903-790e-4917-9a55-8d1dec1e15a5
- 19 Feb 2025 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde38903-790e-4917-9a55-8d1dec1e15a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde38903-790e-4917-9a55-8d1dec1e15a5
  20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home
- https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk

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