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title: "Bellhouse Closed Landfill Generator - Management and Energy Contract"
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# Bellhouse Closed Landfill Generator - Management and Energy Contract

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffb00d6b-0c50-4f93-8c70-309485cef31c

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## Summary

Essex County Council has awarded a contract for the "Bellhouse Closed Landfill Generator - Management and Energy Contract," which entails the management of landfill gas and energy generation from the Bellhouse Closed Landfill Site in Stanway, Colchester. The total contract value is £80 million and spans from 3 May 2021 to 2 May 2041. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender process concluding on 12 February 2021. Interested parties were able to participate in the tender process by registering on the Proactis Supplier Network.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in landfill management services and renewable energy generation. Companies with expertise in managing landfill gas, energy generation, and related environmental services are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find opportunities within this tender, as the contracting authority expressed a preference for inclusive participation. With additional services potentially being incorporated into the contract over its duration, there exists further scope for innovative solutions that may enhance efficiency and resource utilisation at the landfill site.

## Notice

Essex County Council (the 'Authority') is the operator of the Bellhouse Closed Landfill Site (the 'Site'), which is located in Stanway, Colchester. The Authority is responsible for the management and control of landfill gas emanating from the Site. The Authority has awarded a contract for the management of the landfill gas at the Site and generation of energy from landfill gas from the Site. Details of technical, safety, environmental permit, planning permission and other requirements were set out in the services specification available with the tender documents. Additional services may be added to this contract in order to better utilise the resources in relation to the landfill site and/or to maximise any spare capacity which can be exported to the electricity grid network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/520e36db-c2b7-4ec1-8a50-1a73c8f34e0b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2021 - 2 May 2041 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RENEWABLE POWER SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90531000 - Landfill management services

## Release History

- 10 May 2021 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/520e36db-c2b7-4ec1-8a50-1a73c8f34e0b
- 24 Dec 2020 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4666ee13-f7f2-4c78-8763-84277d196502

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/520e36db-c2b7-4ec1-8a50-1a73c8f34e0b
  10th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4666ee13-f7f2-4c78-8763-84277d196502
  24th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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