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title: "0989 Mixed Food and Green Waste Treatment Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039757"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-04-06"
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# 0989 Mixed Food and Green Waste Treatment Services

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039757

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## Summary

The Essex County Council (ECC) has completed a procurement process for Bio-waste Treatment Services. The council sought services for the treatment of mixed food and green waste in Essex, split into two lots. Envar Composting Ltd was awarded contracts for both lots, with values of £3,900,000 and £2,730,000, signed on 24th March 2023. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the awards are currently active.

This tender by ECC presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in refuse and waste-related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises in the recycling or composting industry would be well-suited to compete for future tenders. The contracts, with potential for renewal, can bolster sustainable waste management practices in the region while offering a significant market opportunity for eligible suppliers.

## Notice

Essex County Council (ECC) are seeking to procure Bio-waste Treatment Services for the county of Essex. The contract will have the following lots: Lot 1: Treatment of Mixed Food and Green Waste - 20,000 tonnes per annum Lot 2: Treatment of Mixed Food and Green Waste - 14,000 tonnes per annum The contract is for receipt and treatment of mixed food and green waste from ECC; and any other Authority approved source, in accordance with all relevant legislation to produce a marketable end product which meets compost PAS 100/Quality Protocol standards (as may be amended from time to time) or equivalent for the County of Essex. The Contractor for Lot 1 will be provided with Guaranteed Minimum Tonnage (GMT) equivalent to 70% of their awarded tonnage in each Contract Year. The Contractor for Lot 2 will be provided with Guaranteed Minimum Tonnage (GMT) equivalent to 70% of their awarded tonnage in Contract year 1, with subsequent years carrying a 0% GMT.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Treatment of Mixed Food and Green Waste - ECC - 20,000 tonnes per annum

The contract is for receipt and treatment of mixed food and green waste from ECC; and any other Authority approved source, in accordance with all relevant legislation to produce a marketable end product which meets compost PAS 100/Quality Protocol standards (as may be amended from time to time) or equivalent for the County of Essex. The Contractor for Lot 1 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 for a further 12 months

Lot 2: Treatment of Mixed Food and Green Waste - ECC - 14,000 tonnes per annum

The contract is for receipt and treatment of mixed food and green waste from ECC; and any other Authority approved source, in accordance with all relevant legislation to produce a marketable end product which meets compost PAS 100/Quality Protocol standards (as may be amended from time to time) or equivalent for the County of Essex. The Contractor for Lot 2 will be provided with Guaranteed Minimum Tonnage (GMT) equivalent to 70% of their awarded tonnage in Contract year 1, with subsequent years carrying a 0% GMT.

Renewal: The contract shall have the option to extend for a further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010114-2023 |
| 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 | 6 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,880,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,630,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENVAR COMPOSTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2023 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010114-2023
- 13 Jan 2023 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001118-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=4c079c4c-ff8c-ed11-811c-005056b64545
- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

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