--- title: "MBT RDF & Contingency Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043c5c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043c5c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043c5c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043c5c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-18" --- # MBT RDF & Contingency Contract Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043c5c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043c5c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043c5c.json) ## Summary Dumfries and Galloway Council is actively seeking service providers for their "MBT RDF & Contingency Contract", focusing on refuse and waste-related services within the services category. This opportunity involves the reception, treatment, and disposal of various waste streams, structured into six distinct lots emanating from the Ecodeco Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) plant and waste transfer stations. The Council, located in Dumfries, United Kingdom, has extended the tender deadline to 12th June 2026, allowing potential bidders more time to prepare. The procurement is currently at the tender stage and is being conducted via an open procedure, providing an inclusive platform for qualified businesses to participate. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the waste management and environmental services sectors. Companies with capabilities in handling refuse derived fuels and compliant waste management practices are well-positioned to compete. The requirement for service providers spans across receiving, treating, and disposing of waste responsibly and in compliance with relevant legislation, emphasizing the use of licensed facilities. The contract, valued at £32.7 million, is a lucrative proposition for firms with robust environmental credentials and the flexibility to manage multiple waste streams across diverse locations such as Annan, Dumfries, Castle Douglas, and Stranraer. With a performance-based contract evaluating both quality and price, businesses offering innovative solutions aligned with the waste hierarchy will find ample opportunity to expand their scope within this essential service provision. ## Notice Dumfries and Galloway Council's Waste Service is seeking to appoint Service Providers to receive, treat and/or dispose of a number of waste streams with a view to managing the waste in accordance with the waste hierarchy. The waste in question are three waste streams, offered in six separate lots, primarily from our Ecodeco Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) plant but also from waste transfer stations. ### Lot Information MBT Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) This Lot is seeking the provision of a suitably permitted or licensed waste facility to received RDF. This waste stream is the sole output of the MBT plant. RDF is residual waste that has been through an initial MBT shredder, which is effectively a 'de-bagging' operation and then the MBT drying process. Upon receipt of the waste the Service Provider must manage this waste stream in full compliance with the waste hierarchy, the waste duty of care, and all applicable legislation and official guidance. This includes, but is not limited to, the forthcoming ban on landfilling biodegradable municipal waste (BMW) in Scotland and the restriction on incinerating residual waste without pre-treatment. Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial two year period with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods. Contingency for Residual Waste Reception and Treatment (Annan) This Lot is seeking the provision of a suitably permitted or licensed waste reception facility to provide contingency arrangements to receive and treat Residual Waste (including any non-hazardous waste) from Annan Waste Transfer Station when normal disposal routes are unavailable. The facility must be within approximately 50 miles by road of Annan HWRC. Upon receipt of the waste the Service Provider must ensure that it is stored, transported, treated and disposed of properly and in accordance with all applicable laws, permissions, consents, licences, permits and the waste duty of care requirements. Treatment options offered should be as far up the waste hierarchy as possible. Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial two year period with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods. Contingency for Residual Waste Reception and Treatment (Dumfries) This Lot is seeking the provision of a suitably permitted or licensed waste reception facility to provide contingency arrangements to receive and treat Residual Waste (including any non-hazardous waste) from the Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway when normal disposal routes are unavailable. The facility must be within approximately 50 miles by road of Dumfries MBT plant. Upon receipt of the waste the Service Provider must ensure that it is stored, transported, treated and disposed of properly and in accordance with all applicable laws, permissions, consents, licences, permits and the waste duty of care requirements. Treatment options offered should be as far up the waste hierarchy as possible. Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial two year period with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods. Contingency for Residual Waste Reception and Treatment (Castle Douglas) This Lot is seeking the provision of a suitably permitted or licensed waste reception facility to provide contingency arrangements to receive and treat Residual Waste (including any non-hazardous waste) from Castle Douglas Waste Transfer Station when normal disposal routes are unavailable. The facility must be within approximately 50 miles by road of Castle Douglas HWRC. Upon receipt of the waste the Service Provider must ensure that it is stored, transported, treated and disposed of properly and in accordance with all applicable laws, permissions, consents, licences, permits and the waste duty of care requirements. Treatment options offered should be as far up the waste hierarchy as possible. Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial two year period with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods. Contingency for Residual Waste Reception and Treatment (Stranraer) This Lot is seeking the provision of a suitably permitted or licensed waste reception facility to provide contingency arrangements to receive and treat Residual Waste (including any non-hazardous waste) from Stranraer Waste Transfer Station when normal disposal routes are unavailable. The facility must be within approximately 110 miles by road of SZWP. Upon receipt of the waste the Service Provider must ensure that it is stored, transported, treated and disposed of properly and in accordance with all applicable laws, permissions, consents, licences, permits and the waste duty of care requirements. Treatment options offered should be as far up the waste hierarchy as possible. Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial two year period with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods. MBT Plant Dust This lot is seeking the provision of a suitably permitted or licenced Service Provider to provide a Nominated Facility to receive MBT Plant Dust for treatment. The Service Provider's Nominated Facility should be within approximately 60 miles by road of the MBT plant. This output from the MBT is the fine organic dust from the MBT plant's dust extraction system. Upon receipt of the waste the Service Provider must ensure that it is stored, transported, treated and disposed of properly and in accordance with all applicable laws, permissions, consents, licences, permits and the waste duty of care requirements. Treatment options offered should be as far up the waste hierarchy as possible. Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial two year period with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045296-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | On expiry of the contract term (intent for initial contract term is Two years) and any exercised extensions. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,270,000 | | Lots value | £13,080,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services - 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment - 90513100 - Household-refuse disposal services ## Release History - 18 May 2026 at 11:00 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045296-2026 - 5 May 2026 at 08:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040844-2026 - 23 Feb 2024 at 09:39 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005902-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000758871 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829482 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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