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title: "Tender Ref PLACE310. The Rectification and Operation of the Derby and Derbyshire Waste Treatment Centre for the treatment of waste"
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# Tender Ref PLACE310. The Rectification and Operation of the Derby and Derbyshire Waste Treatment Centre for the treatment of waste

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b4d4

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council, the contracting authorities, have issued a tender (Ref PLACE310) seeking to appoint a contractor for the rectification and operation of the Derby and Derbyshire Waste Treatment Centre (DDWTC) located at Sinfin Lane, Derby, DE24 9GF. This procurement, falling under the industry category of refuse and waste related services, is in the tender stage with bids due by 6th February 2025 at 12:00 PM. The project involves a two-phase contract, initially a Preservation and Due Diligence Contract (PDD Contract) followed by the main DDWTC Contract, with a total estimated value of £1.28 billion. Furthermore, this strategic initiative is designed for a term extending up to 40 years, allowing for substantial initial and potentially extended operational management as part of its commercial lifecycle.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management, engineering, and facility operation services. Companies with expertise in mechanical and biological treatment, mechanical recovery of recyclable materials, advanced conversion technology for waste, and associated engineering services would be well-suited to compete. The contract encompasses a series of critical tasks, including the inspection, rectification, commissioning, and long-term operation of the advanced waste treatment facility. Businesses with robust capabilities in achieving stringent operational and environmental standards, and those able to manage comprehensive waste treatment solutions, will find this engagement provides substantial growth potential within an established infrastructure framework. Additionally, the competitive dialogue procurement method ensures a collaborative approach, encouraging innovative solutions and strategic partnerships for sustainable waste management.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council ("the Councils") are seeking to appoint a contractor to provide services and works in respect of the Derby and Derbyshire Waste Treatment Centre at Sinfin Lane, Derby, DE24 9GF ("DDWTC"). The DDWTC is a treatment facility for the disposal of residual municipal waste collected by the Councils. The successful contractor will be required to: preserve the DDWTC whilst undertaking due diligence services; rectify, commission and optimise the DDWTC; and then continue to operate and maintain the DDWTC to provide waste management services from the facility. The opportunity comprises of two contracts; (i) a Preservation and Due Diligence Contract ("PDD Contract"); and (ii) a DDWTC Contract, which will cover the phases of the works and services summarised below and in the draft ITPD document, Background Document; Commercial Principles Table and the Finance Principles Paper available at www.eastmidstenders.org

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Continued from II.1.4) The DDWTC comprises of a Mechanical Biological Treatment for the drying of waste; a Mechanical Recovery Facility for the separation of recyclable materials; and a thermal treatment facility using Advanced Conversion Technology (ACT) (gasification) for the end disposal of residual waste. Heat produced by the ACT is used to generate electricity. The DDWTC is designed to treat 190,000 tonnes of residual waste a year. The Councils generate around 60,000 tonnes of additional residual waste per annum but this will be managed through a separate Contract and does not form part of this opportunity. The successful contractor will not be required to treat waste at the facility until steady operations have been achieved. Waste required for testing and commissioning (up to 190,000 tonnes per annum) will be provided by the Councils. The DDWTC is not currently operational. It is being preserved by an on-site operations team with the intention that the facility can be brought back into operation as part of this opportunity. As part of this procurement process, interested organisations will be provided with various survey information relating to the DDWTC to provide further information on the extent and nature of the works required to bring the DDWTC back into operation. Shortlisted SQ applicants will also be able to attend site visits of the DDWTC as part of the dialogue stage of the process. The PDD Contract will be a short term contract which will provide for the successful contractor to undertake due diligence services and preserve the current condition of the DDWTC, equipment and assets and provide security at the site. Access to the DDWTC will only be granted at this time and there are a number of activities that the successful contractor will need to complete under the PDD Contract. The PDD Contract activities will enable the successful contractor to inspect and survey the condition of the DDWTC to enable it to develop and finalise its rectification plan and fix critical plan for the DDWTC. This will support a financial investment decision to be taken by the Councils to approve the works. It is not anticipated that waste will be treated or electricity generated under the PDD Contract. The DDWTC Contract is the main long term contract for the project if the Councils approve the rectification plan solution. The DDWTC Contract will be a single contract based on a partnering approach and will deal with the rectification, optimisation, operation and maintenance of the DDWTC. The DDWTC Contract will only proceed through the various phases provided for in it if the successful contractor achieves certain pre-agreed levels of activity and where the Councils deem the project to remain commercially viable. During the DDWTC Contract, the successful contractor is anticipated to accept, process and treat up to 190,000 tonnes per annum of residual waste at the DDWTC. Further information can be found in the documents made available at www.eastmidstenders.org Additional information: The Councils reserve the right not to award the opportunity or to award only party (or a different arrangement) of the opportunity described in this contract notice.

Options: The PDD Contract is anticipated to be for a term of 18 months. The duration of DDWTC Contract will be for an initial period of 20 years (starting from the commencement of the PPD Contact) with the Councils having the ability to extend the DDWTC Contract for further a period(s) of up to 20 years. The maximum duration of the DDWTC will therefore be for a term of 40 years and is expected to cover the remaining lifecycle of the rectified facility.

Renewal: The PDD Contract is anticipated to be for a term of 18 months. The duration of DDWTC Contract will be for an initial period of 20 years (starting from the commencement of the PPD Contact) with the Councils having the ability to extend the DDWTC Contract for further a period(s) of up to 20 years. The maximum duration of the DDWTC will therefore be for a term of 40 years and is expected to cover the remaining lifecycle of the rectified facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000235-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | 2 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,280,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,280,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | DERBY CITY COUNCIL; DERBY CITY COUNCIL. |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 51131000 - Installation services of steam generators
- 51133000 - Installation services of turbines
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71323200 - Plant engineering design services
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79710000 - Security services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment
- 90530000 - Operation of a refuse site
- 90715220 - Industrial site investigation

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2025 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000235-2025
- 21 Mar 2023 at 16:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008213-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derby.gov.uk
- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk
- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org

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