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title: "Management and Operation of the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028a59"
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# Management and Operation of the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028a59

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Management and Operation of the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) is conducted by Bedford Borough Council, located in Bedford, UK. This tender falls under the category of refuse recycling services and is structured as an open procurement method. The tender was active as of 14th January 2021, with the submission deadline set for 26th February 2021. The contract primarily involves managing operations at the HWRC on Barkers Lane and has a total estimated value of £3,810,000, with an initial period of five years and an option for a two-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in waste management and recycling services, particularly those experienced in handling refuse and operational services at waste facilities. Companies capable of demonstrating a competitive pricing strategy and quality service delivery will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations that can accommodate the working hour options provided in the tender documents are likely to have a competitive edge, making this a prime opportunity for both established firms and emerging small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in the environmental services sector.

## Notice

Management and Operation of the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) located on Barkers Lane in Bedford

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Bedford Borough Council (the Council) is inviting tenders for the Management and Operation ofthe Household Waste Recycling Centre Contract. The online tender and associated documents can be found on the In-tend portal, see link below. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/home

Options: There are 3 options set out in the documents that relate to site working hours. These options are explained in the tender documents and include the evaluation methodology for award.

Renewal: The initial contract term is 5 years with the option to extend by up to a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011451-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,810,000 |
| Lots value | £3,810,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,828,636 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | TLH24 Bedford |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | H W MARTIN WASTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
- 90533000 - Waste-tip management services

## Release History

- 24 May 2021 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011451-2021
- 14 Jan 2021 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000773-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/home

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