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title: "24019 RECAP Dry Mixed Recyclate - Processing"
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buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL, FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL, HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL, PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL, AND SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# 24019 RECAP Dry Mixed Recyclate - Processing

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL, FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL, HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL, PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL, AND SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045579

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "24019 RECAP Dry Mixed Recyclate - Processing" was spearheaded by the collaborative efforts of the Cambridgeshire Waste Collection Authorities, including Cambridge City Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, Fenland District Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, Peterborough City Council, and South Cambridgeshire District Council. This tender, classified under the CPV code "90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services," aimed at the receipt, sorting, and further processing of commingled dry recyclable materials collected from within the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough areas. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure and segmented into several Lots to attract the broadest market response. The tender was concluded in stages, with the award stage finalised on 26th July 2024. Among multiple Lots offered, active contracts were awarded to Biffa Waste Services Ltd and Regen Waste Limited for the processing of specific volumes of recyclable materials.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in waste management and recycling services, to expand their operations and tap into a collaborative regional market. Companies with the capability to manage substantial volumes of dry mixed recyclables, provide or operate multiple processing facilities, and maintain logistical flexibility are well-positioned to benefit. The structured Lots mean various business sizes can find suitable opportunities, from large-scale operators like Biffa Waste Services Ltd to SMEs like Regen Waste Limited, ensuring a level playing field. Additionally, the contracts' potential extensions up to seven years offer long-term stability and planning horizon for successful bidders, facilitating sustainable business growth in the environmental services industry.

## Notice

The Cambridgeshire Waste Collection Authorities ("the Authorities") collect dry mixed recycling from domestic and commercial premises across Cambridgeshire. This tender is for the transportation/receipt, sorting and onward sale/re-processing of commingled dry recyclable materials. The RECAP Councils have worked collaboratively for many years in the delivery of DMR across Cambridgeshire. That collaboration continues for this procurement. The procurement itself is being conducted as a single procurement, but with the award of contract being in the form of separate Lots, as described in more detail in the ITT. The Lots are presented as alternative Lots (by reference to size), to enable the Councils to seek the broadest possible market response. This means that an award will not be made for every Lot. This is described in more detail in 'Lotting Guidance' of the ITT. The RECAP Councils will make the decision collectively as to which Lots to award and to which bidders. Following award, the ensuing contracts will either be concluded with an individual Council or a number of them, depending upon which Lots have been chosen as the best value for money. Notwithstanding, the separate Contracts, the Councils are committed to sharing the per tonne costs equally across Cambridgeshire and to manage the contracts on a collective basis. They have committed to concluding an Inter Authority Agreement (IAA) to facilitate this arrangement. The joint contract management arrangements will be reflected in each of the contracts, but otherwise, the IAA not be affect the contractual position of each successful bidder, whose rights and obligations will be governed solely by the Contract it has with the individual Council or number of Councils, as the case may be The number and size of the Lots has been determined to enable the Authorities to receive the maximum number of responses from the market taking account of the size of the different Lots and the needs of the different Authorities. Contractors should note that the Lots are presented in varied Lot Sizes which are to ensure processing capacity is secured for all RECAP Partners. The dry mixed recyclables will come from any one of the district and unitary authorities within the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area. This may mean that certain Lots will not have an award of contract made in respect of them, because better value alternatives exist in the award of alternative Lots. As a result, we would request that contractors bid for as many lots as they are interested in whilst also sharing the maximum capacity available at your MRF. For the avoidance of doubt, bids are welcome from contractors who can provide one or more processing sites with capacity and can collect from transfer facilities expected to be within a 10 mile radius of each local authority in this procurement. These transfer locations are the subject of a separate procurement. There is a map in Appendix 5 showing the location of the depots. As such the Authorities welcome bids for any one or more or all the Lots available. Contractors are not limited in the number of Lots they are able to bid for, although the Authorities will carry out the assessment of Contractors' financial standing and technical ability by reference to the number of Lots bid for and which meet the Authorities selection criteria to enable a contract to be awarded in accordance with the provisions of the ITT.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - 20,000 Tonnes

Total of 20,000 Tonnes Please be aware that, as explained in more detail in the ITT, not all Lots will be awarded and so the Lot values combined do not equal the total contract value. For more information on this, please refer to the ITT.

Options: 5 year contract with 2 x 12 month extensions available, making 7 years in total.

Lot 2 - 20,000 Tonnes

Total of 20,000 Tonnes Please be aware that, as explained in more detail in the ITT, not all Lots will be awarded and so the Lot values combined do not equal the total contract value. For more information on this, please refer to the ITT.

Options: 5 year contract with 2 x 12 month extensions available, making 7 years in total.

Lot 3 - 20,000 Tonnes

Total of 20,000 Tonnes Please be aware that, as explained in more detail in the ITT, not all Lots will be awarded and so the Lot values combined do not equal the total contract value. For more information on this, please refer to the ITT.

Options: 5 year contract with 2 x 12 month extensions available, making 7 years in total.

Lot 4 - 30,000 Tonnes

Total of 30,000 Tonnes Please be aware that, as explained in more detail in the ITT, not all Lots will be awarded and so the Lot values combined do not equal the total contract value. For more information on this, please refer to the ITT.

Options: 5 year contract with 2 x 12 month extensions available, making 7 years in total.

Lot 5 - 20,000 Tonnes

Total of 20,000 Tonnes Please be aware that, as explained in more detail in the ITT, not all Lots will be awarded and so the Lot values combined do not equal the total contract value. For more information on this, please refer to the ITT.

Options: 5 year contract with 2 x 12 month extensions available, making 7 years in total.

Lot 6 - 30,000 Tonnes

Total of 30,000 Tonnes Please be aware that, as explained in more detail in the ITT, not all Lots will be awarded and so the Lot values combined do not equal the total contract value. For more information on this, please refer to the ITT.

Options: 5 year contract with 2 x 12 month extensions available, making 7 years in total.

Lot 7 - Up to 10,000 Tonnes

Up to 10,000 Tonnes Please be aware that, as explained in more detail in the ITT, not all Lots will be awarded and so the Lot values combined do not equal the total contract value. For more information on this, please refer to the ITT.

Options: 5 year contract with 2 x 12 month extensions available, making 7 years in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029130-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £111,300,000 |
| Lots value | £159,900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,794,552 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL, FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL, HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL, PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL, AND SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL; EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL; FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL; HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL; PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL; SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BIFFA WASTE SERVICES; REGEN WASTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2024 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029130-2024
- 15 May 2024 at 10:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015416-2024
- 26 Apr 2024 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013614-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=bbb8fb73-2bec-ee11-8127-005056b64545
- https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/
- https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/
- https://www.fenland.gov.uk/
- https://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/
- https://www.scambs.gov.uk/

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