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title: "Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) Outputs"
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# Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) Outputs

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b36f

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## Summary

The Dumfries and Galloway Council has completed a procurement process titled "Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) Outputs" under the category of refuse recycling services. The council sought service providers for the treatment and recycling of MBT outputs. The tender included different lots such as MBT Plant Fines, MBT Plant Dust, and others. The procurement method was open, and key dates included the tender period ending on April 17, 2023. The council is the buyer organisation, and the contract value was GBP 475,000.

This procurement opportunity by the Dumfries and Galloway Council presents openings for businesses in the refuse recycling services industry. Companies dealing with waste treatment and disposal services, especially in the fields of refuse recycling and collection, would find this tender suitable for business growth. The active status of the contracts for MBT Plant Fines and MBT Plant Dust shows ongoing opportunities for interested suppliers like Silverwoods Waste Management Ltd.

## Notice

Dumfries and Galloway Council are seeking offers from suitable service providers to undertake the treatment and recycling, recovery, or disposal of Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) Outputs.

### Lot Information

MBT Plant Dust

This lot will provide treatment and disposal of MBT Plant Dust: This output from the MBT is the fine organic dust from the MBT plant's dust extraction system. Delivered to the Service Provider by the Council in roll-on roll-off skips. The dust material will be contained in 'elephant' bags within the skip. (EWC 19 12 12)

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial 18-month period with an option to extend for a further 12-month period.

MBT Plant Belt Sweepings and General Waste

This lot will provide treatment and disposal of materials of MBT Plant Belt Sweepings and General Waste: This output from the MBT is the overspill from some of the transport belts in the refinements section of the MBT plant. It is predominantly dusty material with some RDF/SRF within it. There will also be general waste not desirable for recirculation through the MBT, such as used transport belts following maintenance, old 'elephant' bags, etc. Delivered to the Service Provider by the Council in roll-on roll-off skips. (EWC 19 12 12)

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial 18-month period with an option to extend for a further 12-month period.

MBT Plant Fines

This lot will provide treatment and disposal of materials of MBT Plant Fines: This output from the MBT is the fine organic material smaller than 8mm. It also contains sub 8mm fractions of plastic and glass. Delivered to the Service Provider by the Council, loose, in articulated walking floor vehicles. (EWC 19 12 12)

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial 18 month period with an option to extend for a further 12-month period.

MBT Plant Ferrous Metals

This lot will provide treatment and disposal of materials of MBT Plant Ferrous Metals: This output from the MBT plant is ferrous metal extracted from the mixed waste stream as part of the plant's refinement operation. This material is heavily contaminated with mixed waste. It has been shredded twice by the point of extraction. Provision of a 40-cubic yard open roll-on roll-off skip is required and collection from the MBT site by the winning bidder. (EWC 19 12 12)

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial 18-month period with an option to extend for a further 12-month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014705-2023 |
| 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 | 24 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | On expiry of the contract term (intent for initial contract term is 18-months) and any exercised extensions. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £475,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £355,704 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MORRIS & CO (HANDLERS; SILVERWOODS WASTE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment
- 90511000 - Refuse collection services
- 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
- 90524300 - Removal services of biological waste

## Release History

- 24 May 2023 at 08:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014705-2023
- 24 May 2023 at 08:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014704-2023
- 24 May 2023 at 08:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014703-2023
- 16 Mar 2023 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007688-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000724860
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219

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