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title: "Food Waste Collection and Treatment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ee20"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-03"
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# Food Waste Collection and Treatment

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ee20

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Food Waste Collection and Treatment" contract, awarding it to Warrens Emerald Biogas Ltd. This direct award was determined on technical grounds due to the proximity of the supplier to the waste disposal facility in Newton Aycliffe, essential for efficient service and carbon footprint reduction. The contract, which covers refuse and waste related services, is valued at GBP 320,000 and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential renewals extending to March 2030. Interested parties should be aware of the scheduled future signature date on 6th January 2026.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and environmental services, particularly for those with capabilities in anaerobic digestion. SMEs and large enterprises with operations in the UK, especially those local to the North East region like Warrens Emerald Biogas Ltd, are well-suited for such opportunities. The focus on sustainability and efficiency aligns with businesses aiming to innovate and grow in the green sector. Companies that can offer services that complement the Council’s requirements for reducing transport distances and enhancing waste treatment methodologies are ideally positioned to benefit from similar opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

Food Waste Collection and Treatment. Collection is required from the Councils contracted supplier for waste services and the need for an anaerobic digestion facility close to the waste disposal facility in Newton Aycliffe.

### Procurement Information

The supplier is local to the Council and best placed to provide the service, reducing the miles travelled from collection to treatment centre, providing a reduction in carbon. They are the only supplier within a reasonable distance from the waste disposal facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079432-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £320,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WARRENS EMERALD BIOGAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 15:16 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079432-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079432-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bio-capital.co.uk
- http://www.darlington.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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