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title: "CBC-1092-T-CE Food Waste Treatment and Disposal (including Grass Cuttings Disposal) - AWARD"
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# CBC-1092-T-CE Food Waste Treatment and Disposal (including Grass Cuttings Disposal) - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86bc974a-8ac9-4612-ac21-549e630e6c79

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking tenders for the treatment and disposal of food waste as part of their new Waste Collection Contract, which will expand services to more households in the area. The tender, titled "CBC-1092-T-CE Food Waste Treatment and Disposal," encompasses several lots, including the disposal of approximately 5,000 tonnes of food waste from the northern region and similar collections in the southern part, with anticipated contract start dates in April and October 2020. The tender process follows an open procedure, with a deadline for submissions set for 12 noon on 3rd January 2020, allowing interested parties ample time to prepare their bids.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in waste management and disposal services. Suppliers capable of handling food waste treatment and grass cuttings disposal are particularly well-suited to compete, given the Council's commitment to sustainable waste solutions. Potential bidders include both large organisations with established capabilities and smaller businesses looking to expand their portfolio in municipal services. Engaging in this tender can help businesses grow their market presence and forge partnerships within this local authority.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council is a unitary authority with responsibility for collecting and disposing of municipal waste, including Food Waste. This is currently collected separately from properties in the north of the area, comprising approximately 63,736 households. As part of the Councils new Waste Collection Contract, it is anticipated Food Waste Collections will be rolled out to residents in the south of the area, compromising approximately 55,550 households. Central Bedfordshire Council invites tenders for the treatment and disposal of separately collected food waste. The food waste is of good quality and there have been no incidents of rejected loads from the current contract provider. Lot 1 - Food Waste Disposal - North of Authority Area (please see map in Appendix 2a). Approximately 5,000t a year. Contract start date April 2020. Contract term 3 years + possible 3 year extension Lot 2 - Food Waste Disposal - South of Authority Area (please see map in Appendix 2b). As this is a new service no tonnage data is available but the Council anticipate similar yearly . Anticipated contract start date Summer 2020. Contract term 3 years + possible 3 year extension. Lot 3 - Highways Grass Cuttings Disposal - To treat approximately 1000 tonnes of highways grass cuttings, as this is a new service no historical tonnage data is available. Anticipated contract start date April 2020. Contract term 3 years + possible 3 year extension. Please note you may bid Lots 1, 2 or 3 individually or combined. Please complete a separate ITT document for each lot. Tender process - OJEU Open Help and Support - The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please send a correspondence using the 'In-Tend' Portal tendering system. Deadline for receipt of Tenders - 12 noon, 3rd January 2020 Return of Tender - Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our "In-Tend" electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-Tend system by no later than 12:00 noon on 2nd January 2020. Tenders received after that time will be excluded. Target contract commencement date or delivery date - 1st April 2020 (Lot 1), 1st October 2020 (Lot 2 & 3)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe93e2b-9ebd-44bd-8ada-23bac8b288fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BIOGEN (UK; SEVERN TRENT GREEN POWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 15 May 2020 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe93e2b-9ebd-44bd-8ada-23bac8b288fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe93e2b-9ebd-44bd-8ada-23bac8b288fb
  15th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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