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title: "Garden Waste Treatment and Disposal Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d3db"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM"
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# Garden Waste Treatment and Disposal Contract

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d3db

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lewisham has completed the procurement process for the "Garden Waste Treatment and Disposal Contract." This contract falls under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services, with a specific focus on refuse disposal and treatment. It was procured using an open procedure, aligned with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract commenced on 9th July 2025, following its award, and is set for a three-year duration with an optional two-year extension. The project location is within the region UKI44, and it targets significant waste management improvements to meet the Lewisham Council’s and the Mayor of London’s recycling targets. Lewisham Council has partnered with Veolia Couthward IWMF as the supplier, underscoring a commitment to high standards of service, sustainability, and social value.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in waste management and environmental services. Companies with expertise in garden waste treatment can leverage their capabilities to support Lewisham's strategic objectives, such as enhancing waste diversion and reducing carbon emissions. The tender was evaluated with a balance on quality, including social value and price, making it ideal for businesses that can deliver innovative waste solutions that align with these criteria. Through the active contract, eligible businesses can expand their service portfolio, form strategic partnerships, and contribute to local and regional ecological advancements. The pre-defined procurement process also ensures fairness and transparency, providing an optimal platform for businesses focused on delivering competitive and sustainable waste management solutions.

## Notice

The Council requires a contractor to: Allow direct deliveries by the Council's Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) for the tipping of the Contract Waste or a contractor working on behalf of the Council using articulated bulkers. To be able to process the Contract Waste using either windrow or aerated static pile composting. The main objectives of the Council are to: Increase the tonnage diversion from disposal while maximising reuse and recycling opportunities. Work with partners and contractors to increase tonnages to achieve the Council's and the Mayor of London's recycling targets. Primarily reduce waste in the first instance and carbon emissions in all aspects of this Tender as part of Lewisham Council declaring a climate emergency. Deliver a high quality service Realise Social Value benefits Demonstrate equality and diversity within the contract. 1.4 The contract will be between the successful Tenderer and the Council for the period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a period of 2 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Conditions of Contract to be used will be the Council's Conditions of Contract, a copy of which is included in the tender pack. The contract will be between the successful Tenderer and the Council for the period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a period of 2 years. This contract was procured through an open tender process in line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. In this continued time of unprecedented Government cutbacks, local authorities are being asked to find efficiency savings while maintaining a high standard of service and meeting high consumer/customer expectations. The Council requires a contractor to: Allow direct deliveries by the Council's Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) for the tipping of the Contract Waste or a contractor working on behalf of the Council using articulated bulkers. To be able to process the Contract Waste using either windrow or aerated static pile composting. The main objectives of the Council are to: Increase the tonnage diversion from disposal while maximising reuse and recycling opportunities. Work with partners and contractors to increase tonnages to achieve the Council's and the Mayor of London's recycling targets. Primarily reduce waste in the first instance and carbon emissions in all aspects of this Tender as part of Lewisham Council declaring a climate emergency. Deliver a high quality service Realise Social Value benefits Demonstrate equality and diversity within the contract.

Options: There is an option to extend for up to a period of 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039036-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £140,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM |
| Locality | CATFORD |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE6 4RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Electoral ward | Rushey Green |
| Westminster constituency | Lewisham East |
| Delivery location | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VEOLIA COUTHWARD IWMF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 92530000 - Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039036-2025
- 16 Jan 2025 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001563-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lewisham.gov.uk
- https://www.londontenders.org/

## Provenance

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