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title: "BwDBC Waste Contracts 2026"
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# BwDBC Waste Contracts 2026

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0545e2

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## Summary

The public procurement process for Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council's waste contracts has reached the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st June 2026. The contracts involve services in refuse recycling and disposal including recyclable, residual, and food waste. Located in Blackburn, the authority seeks solutions within the UKD41 region, under an open procurement procedure. The final award notice was made on 24th March 2026 with contracts valued at £10,800,000. The contracts offer the potential for extensions, with three additional 12-month options available. Key deadlines include the end of the standstill period on 2nd April 2026, and the expected contract signature by 30th April 2026.

These waste contracts present substantial opportunities for businesses within the recycling and waste management industry, especially those capable of delivering high-quality kerbside recycling services or innovative municipal waste solutions. Large organisations such as SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Limited have shown interest, emphasizing the scale of operations required. The contract's focus on social value, along with the emphasis on quality and price, encourages advantageous proposals from companies that can improve waste diversion from landfills. SMEs may find this tender particularly appealing, provided they can meet the local delivery requirements and offer competitive services. This procurement aligns with the council's commitment to sustainable waste management and offers entry into a structured municipal service framework.

## Notice

1. Treatment / Processing and Disposal of Recyclable Waste 2. Treatment / Disposal of Residual Waste 3. Treatment / Disposal of Food Waste

### Lot Information

The Treatment and Processing of Recyclable Waste

The Authority wishes to appoint the Provider to provide certain services relating to the receipt, haulage and treatment of dry recyclables collected from domestic and non-domestic premises within the geographical boundary of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council as further detailed in this specification. The aim of the Contract is to provide the highest quality kerbside recycling service for all service users and to maximise diversion of recyclables from landfill by maximising customer participation.

Renewal: 3 x 12 month extension options

The Treatment and Processing of Food Waste

The Council intends to introduce a weekly Contract Waste collection service to all homes including flats within the borough. Collections are likely to be made using 5t or 7.5t vehicles from 23 litre caddies issued to residents. The Council operates all its waste and recycling collection services in-house. The Council intends to commence this service by or before the date required by central government of the 1st June 2026. The Council currently operates a successful commercial waste collection service and intends to also offer a food recycling option to its business customers both within and outside the borough. The Provider will be required to offer tipping facilities to accommodate all collected Contract Waste. It should however be noted that the Council does not own or have access to a tipping facility currently suitable for Contract Waste. As such the Council is looking for a Delivery Point/Treatment Site within the current boundaries of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.

Renewal: 3 x 12 month extension options

The Disposal of Municipal Waste

The Council invites bidders to provide innovative and comprehensive solutions to managing and disposing of local authority collected municipal solid waste (LACMSW). Collection of waste is conducted by the Council refuse collection fleet. All waste collected will require depositing into a waste transfer station, which must be located within the Borough boundaries. Any bids received that do not meet this criteria will not be considered. In accordance with the Simpler Recycling agenda the Council seeks to limit to the absolute minimum any waste disposed to landfill. Although the Council recognises that some waste, (asbestos etc), would be disposed in such a manner. To the extent possible all waste collected is to be subjected to the waste hierarchy principles, with a view to maximise diversion from landfill. To the greatest extent possible the disposal of residual waste is to be managed in such a manner so as to provide energy recovery/generation and/or refuse derived fuel(s) or similar. For the purpose of providing the Services, the Provider shall supply and maintain all necessary vehicles, plant, equipment and labour, to facilitate compliance with this Agreement.

Renewal: 3 x 12 month extension options

### Planning Information

The Council intends to hold one to one meetings with interested parties and exchange information with bidders - confidentially – through email, phone etc, in order to ensure there is a competitive process attached to the procurement.
There is no fixed deadline for completion of the pre-market engagement although it is intended to complete by the 31st of July 2025.
Bidders can submit answers to the questions below by email or via The Chest. However, the intention of the Council is to make themselves available to discuss these with bidders in the one-to-one meetings.
To access the pre-market engagement document and supporting information relating to this exercise, please register and find the opportunity on The Chest using the link below:
https://procontract.due-north.com/register
Please contact mark.winder@blackburn.gov.uk to arrange a one to one meeting or exchange information regarding this exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026949-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-12-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000,000 |
| Lots value | £48,000,000 |
| Awards value | £9,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 15:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026949-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 16:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085127-2025
- 10 Jun 2025 at 09:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031177-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026949-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085127-2025
  19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031177-2025
  10th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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