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title: "0981 Bio-Waste Treatment, Transfer and Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035aff"
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# 0981 Bio-Waste Treatment, Transfer and Transport Services

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035aff

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## Summary

The Essex County Council and Southend-on-Sea City Council have completed a procurement process for Bio-Waste Treatment, Transfer, and Transport Services. The contract includes multiple lots for different waste types and locations within Essex and Southend-on-Sea. The process has reached the award stage, with active contracts signed for various lots. The primary procurement method used is an open procedure. The latest contracts were signed on 3rd January 2023.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in refuse and waste-related services, particularly those offering composting and waste treatment solutions. Companies specialising in green and food waste treatment are well-suited to compete for the different lots within this contract. The active suppliers for the awarded lots include a mix of large and small-scale enterprises. The tender involves multiple locations for waste treatment and removal services, creating a diverse business landscape for potential bidders.

## Notice

ssex County Council (ECC) and Southend-on-Sea City Council (SCC) are seeking to procure Transfer, Treatment and Disposal Services for source segregated municipal bio-wastes arising in the county of Essex and the unitary authority of Southend-on-Sea. The contract will be lotted as follows: Lot 1: Treatment of Green Waste Only - ECC - 40,000 tonnes per annum Lot 2: Treatment of Green Waste Only - ECC - 20,000 tonnes per annum Lot 3: Treatment of Green Waste Only - ECC - 16,000 tonnes per annum Lot 4: Treatment of Green Waste Only - ECC - 14,000 tonnes per annum Lot 5: Treatment of Green Waste Only - ECC - 10,000 tonnes per annum Lot 6 - Treatment of Food Waste Only - ECC and SCC - 20,000 tonnes per annum Lot 7: Treatment of Food Waste Only - ECC and SCC - 15,000 tonnes per annum Lot 8: Treatment of Food Waste Only - ECC and SCC - 10,000 tonnes per annum Lot 9: Treatment of Food Waste Only - ECC and SCC - 5,000 tonnes per annum Lot 10 - Treatment of Green Waste Only - SCC - 10,000 tonnes per annum Lot 11: Treatment of Green Waste Only - Tonnage with later commencement date (estimated from April 2024) - 20,500 tonnes per annum maximum Lot 12: Treatment of Food Waste Only - Tonnage with later commencement date (estimated from April 24) - 10,000 tonnes per annum maximum Lot 13: Transfer and Transport (Haulage) - ECC - Brentwood - 6,000 tonnes per annum - Earlier commencement date (from January 23) Lot 14: Transfer and Transport - ECC - Basildon - 19,000 tonnes per annum - Earlier commencement date (from January 23) Lot 15: Transfer and Transport - ECC - Rochford - 12,500 tonnes per annum - Earlier commencement date (from January 23) Lot 16: Transfer and Transport - ECC - Castle Point - 9,000 tonnes per annum - Earlier commencement date (from January 23)

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Treatment of Green Waste Only - ECC - 40,000 tonnes per annum

Receipt and treatment of green garden waste in accordance with all relevant legislation to produce a marketable end product which meets (dependent on treatment type) either the compost PAS 100/Quality Protocol or anaerobic digestate PAS 110/Quality Protocol standards (as may be amended from time to time) or equivalent for the County of Essex. The Contractor for this lot will be provided with Guaranteed Minimum Tonnage (GMT) equivalent to 70% of their awarded tonnage in each Contract Year.

Renewal: The contract shall have the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of five years in total, beyond the initial five year contract term.

Lot 2: Treatment of Green Waste Only - ECC - 20,000 tonnes per annum

Receipt and treatment of green garden waste in accordance with all relevant legislation to produce a marketable end product which meets (dependent on treatment type) either the compost PAS 100/Quality Protocol or anaerobic digestate PAS 110/Quality Protocol standards (as may be amended from time to time) or equivalent for the County of Essex. The Contractor for this lot will be provided with Guaranteed Minimum Tonnage (GMT) equivalent to 70% of their awarded tonnage in each Contract Year.

Renewal: The contract shall have the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of five years in total, beyond the initial five year contract term.

Lot 3: Treatment of Green Waste Only - ECC - 16,000 tonnes per annum

Receipt and treatment of green garden waste in accordance with all relevant legislation to produce a marketable end product which meets (dependent on treatment type) either the compost PAS 100/Quality Protocol or anaerobic digestate PAS 110/Quality Protocol standards (as may be amended from time to time) or equivalent for the County of Essex. The Contractor for this lot will be provided with Guaranteed Minimum Tonnage (GMT) equivalent to 70% of their awarded tonnage in each Contract Year.

Renewal: The contract shall have the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of five years in total, beyond the initial five year contract term.

Lot 4: Treatment of Green Waste Only - ECC - 14,000 tonnes per annum

Receipt and treatment of green garden waste in accordance with all relevant legislation to produce a marketable end product which meets (dependent on treatment type) either the compost PAS 100/Quality Protocol or anaerobic digestate PAS 110/Quality Protocol standards (as may be amended from time to time) or equivalent for the County of Essex. The Contractor for this lot will be provided with Guaranteed Minimum Tonnage (GMT) equivalent to 70% of their awarded tonnage in each Contract Year.

Renewal: The contract shall have the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of five years in total, beyond the initial five year contract term.

Lot 5: Treatment of Green Waste Only - ECC - 10,000 tonnes per annum

Receipt and treatment of green garden waste in accordance with all relevant legislation to produce a marketable end product which meets (dependent on treatment type) either the compost PAS 100/Quality Protocol or anaerobic digestate PAS 110/Quality Protocol standards (as may be amended from time to time) or equivalent for the County of Essex. The Contractor for this lot will be provided with Guaranteed Minimum Tonnage (GMT) equivalent to 70% of their awarded tonnage in each Contract Year.

Renewal: The contract shall have the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of five years in total, beyond the initial five year contract term.

Lot 6: Treatment of Food Waste Only - ECC and SCC - 20,000 tonnes per annum

Receipt and treatment of separately collected food waste in accordance with all relevant legislation to produce a marketable end product which meets (dependent on treatment type) either PAS 100/Quality Protocol or PAS 110/Quality Protocol quality standard (as may be amended from time to time) or equivalent for the county of Essex and the unitary authority of SCC. The Contractor for this lot will be provided with Guaranteed Minimum Tonnage (GMT) equivalent to 70% of their awarded tonnage in each Contract Year.

Renewal: The contract shall have the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of five years in total, beyond the initial five year contract term.

Lot 7: Treatment of Food Waste Only - ECC and SCC - 15,000 tonnes per annum

Receipt and treatment of separately collected food waste in accordance with all relevant legislation to produce a marketable end product which meets (dependent on treatment type) either PAS 100/Quality Protocol or PAS 110/Quality Protocol quality standard (as may be amended from time to time) or equivalent for the county of Essex and the unitary authority of SCC. The Contractor for this lot will be provided with Guaranteed Minimum Tonnage (GMT) equivalent to 70% of their awarded tonnage in each Contract Year.

Renewal: The contract shall have the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of five years in total, beyond the initial five year contract term.

Lot 8: Treatment of Food Waste Only - ECC and SCC - 10,000 tonnes per annum

Receipt and treatment of separately collected food waste in accordance with all relevant legislation to produce a marketable end product which meets (dependent on treatment type) either PAS 100/Quality Protocol or PAS 110/Quality Protocol quality standard (as may be amended from time to time) or equivalent for the county of Essex and the unitary authority of SCC. The Contractor for this lot will be provided with Guaranteed Minimum Tonnage (GMT) equivalent to 70% of their awarded tonnage in each Contract Year.

Renewal: The contract shall have the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of five years in total, beyond the initial five year contract term.

Lot 9: Treatment of Food Waste Only - ECC and SCC - 5,000 tonnes per annum

Receipt and treatment of separately collected food waste in accordance with all relevant legislation to produce a marketable end product which meets (dependent on treatment type) either PAS 100/Quality Protocol or PAS 110/Quality Protocol quality standard (as may be amended from time to time) or equivalent for the county of Essex and the unitary authority of SCC. The Contractor for this lot will be provided with Guaranteed Minimum Tonnage (GMT) equivalent to 70% of their awarded tonnage in each Contract Year.

Renewal: The contract shall have the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of five years in total, beyond the initial five year contract term.

Lot 10: Treatment of Green Waste Only - SCC - 10,000 tonnes per annum

Receipt and treatment of green garden waste in accordance with all relevant legislation to produce a marketable end product which meets (dependent on treatment type) either the PAS 100/Quality Protocol or PAS110/Quality protocol standards (as may be amended from time to time) or equivalent for SCC. SCC are considering their options with regards to green waste disposal therefore we have included their requirement as a separate lot from ECC's should they wish to take up any tonnage through this contract. This lot will be based on a zero-minimum tonnage.

Renewal: The contract shall have the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of five years in total, beyond the initial five year contract term.

Lot 11: Treatment of Green Waste Only - Tonnage with later commencement date (estimated from April 2024) - 20,500 tonnes per annum maximum

Receipt and treatment of green garden waste in accordance with all relevant legislation to produce a marketable end product which meets (dependent on treatment type) either the compost PAS 100/Quality Protocol or anaerobic digestate PAS 110/Quality Protocol standards (as may be amended from time to time) or equivalent for the County of Essex. Lot 1F has an anticipated Service Commencement Date of 01/04/2024, however this date is subject to change and will be confirmed prior to signature of the contract for this lot. There will be zero Guaranteed Minimum Tonnage (GMT) for this lot.

Renewal: The contract shall have the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of five years in total, beyond the initial contract term.

Lot 12: Treatment of Food Waste Only - Tonnage with later commencement date (estimated from April 24) - 10,000 tonnes per annum maximum

Receipt and treatment of separately collected food waste in accordance with all relevant legislation to produce a marketable end product which meets (dependent on treatment type) either PAS 100/Quality Protocol or PAS 110/Quality Protocol quality standard (as may be amended from time to time) or equivalent for the county of Essex and the unitary authority of SCC. Lot 3E has an anticipated Service Commencement Date of 01/04/2024, however this date is subject to change and will be confirmed prior to signature of the contract for this lot. There will be zero Guaranteed Minimum Tonnage (GMT) for this lot.

Renewal: The contract shall have the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of five years in total, beyond the initial contract term

Lot 13: Transfer and Transport (Haulage) - ECC - Brentwood - 6,000 tonnes per annum - Earlier commencement date (from January 23)

Receipt of waste at agreed Contractor Tipping Points for bulking and onward transport of Municipal Biowaste originating from a variety of waste operations to dedicated treatment facilities/disposal points as directed by the Customer. The Authority will also be direct delivering tonnage through its own transport arrangements. There will be zero Guaranteed Minimum Tonnage (GMT) for this lot.

Renewal: The contract shall have the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of five years in total, beyond the initial five year contract term.

Lot 14: Transfer and Transport - ECC - Basildon - 19,000 tonnes per annum - Earlier commencement date (from January 23)

Receipt of waste at agreed Contractor Tipping Points for bulking and onward transport of Municipal Biowaste originating from a variety of waste operations to dedicated treatment facilities/disposal points as directed by the Customer. The Authority will also be direct delivering tonnage through its own transport arrangements. There will be zero Guaranteed Minimum Tonnage (GMT) for this lot.

Renewal: The contract shall have the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of five years in total, beyond the initial five year contract term.

Lot 15: Transfer and Transport - ECC - Rochford - 12,500 tonnes per annum - Earlier commencement date (from January 23)

Receipt of waste at agreed Contractor Tipping Points for bulking and onward transport of Municipal Biowaste originating from a variety of waste operations to dedicated treatment facilities/disposal points as directed by the Customer. The Authority will also be direct delivering tonnage through its own transport arrangements. There will be zero Guaranteed Minimum Tonnage (GMT) for this lot.

Renewal: The contract shall have the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of five years in total, beyond the initial five year contract term.

Lot 16: Transfer and Transport - ECC - Castle Point - 9,000 tonnes per annum - Earlier Commencement date - Earlier commencement date (from January 23)

Receipt of waste at agreed Contractor Tipping Points for bulking and onward transport of Municipal Biowaste originating from a variety of waste operations to dedicated treatment facilities/disposal points as directed by the Customer. The Authority will also be direct delivering tonnage through its own transport arrangements. There will be zero Guaranteed Minimum Tonnage (GMT) for this lot.

Renewal: The contract shall have the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of five years in total, beyond the initial five year contract term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003331-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2023 - 1 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,856,154 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex, TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | BIOGEN (UK; BIOGEN(UK; BIRCH AIRFIELD COMPOSTING SERVICES; EAST LONDON BIOGAS; ENVAR COMPOSTING; HADLEIGH SALVAGE; HADLEIGH SALVAGE RECYCLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45232470 - Waste transfer station
- 77120000 - Composting services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment
- 90512000 - Refuse transport services
- 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
- 90524300 - Removal services of biological waste

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2023 at 18:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003331-2023
- 11 Aug 2022 at 12:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022156-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.essex.gov.uk/
- https://www.southend.gov.uk

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