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title: "Food Waste Disposal Services"
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# Food Waste Disposal Services

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3b7a7c0-fcbb-45d7-ba11-5fc6a4618c54

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council is seeking to secure a contract for Food Waste Disposal Services, aimed at maintaining their weekly food waste collection service for approximately 70,000 households in the East of England. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions accepted until 11 February 2019. The anticipated contract period is from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2022, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. The procurement process follows an open procedure, categorised under refuse disposal and treatment services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in waste management and environmental services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of handling the treatment and disposal of organic waste are encouraged to participate, as winning this contract could expand their client base and enhance their reputation in sustainable waste disposal practices.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to procure a food waste disposal contract. The Council currently provides a weekly food waste collection service to approx. 70,000 households. This contract is to secure a treatment/disposal outlet for the food waste collected. Full details of the service and the requirements are detailed in the specification. Estimated tonnages based on current participation rates are 5,200 tonnes p/a. The order volume is dependent on the tonnage collected from residents, therefore, the Council cannot guarantee the volume level stated. As outlined in the contract specification there may be an extension to the scheme during the period of this contract. Contract Period The anticipated start date is 1 April 2019 The expected end date is 31 March 2022 With an option to extend for up to twenty four months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2823d4c2-2e69-4de9-ab86-2edf6b8a6bc3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2019 at 08:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2823d4c2-2e69-4de9-ab86-2edf6b8a6bc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2823d4c2-2e69-4de9-ab86-2edf6b8a6bc3
  14th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Colchester:-Refuse-disposal-and-treatment./GV8CZ349T3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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