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title: "Food Waste Collection and Treatment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eee6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Food Waste Collection and Treatment

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eee6

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has concluded a contract for the "Food Waste Collection and Treatment" project, focusing on refuse and waste-related services. The procurement process, through direct award, was completed recognising Warrens Emerald Biogas Ltd as the most suitable supplier due to proximity, aimed at reducing carbon emissions by minimizing transport. Situated in Darlington, this project involves activities in the UKC13 region and is based on legal provisions from the UK's 2023 legislative framework. The contract, commencing on 1st April 2026, is active, with a potential for renewal after its ending date on 31st March 2028.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the waste management sector, particularly those specialising in innovative waste treatment solutions like anaerobic digestion. Local businesses situated near the waste disposal facility stand at an advantage, aligning with the procurement's environmental objectives of reducing transportation emissions. By providing essential localised services, such enterprises can grow their portfolio and reputation, especially those that can offer scalable and efficient waste management solutions, aligning with both governmental and environmental mandates.

## 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/003472-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 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 | £320,000 |

## Status

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

## 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

- 15 Jan 2026 at 12:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003472-2026
- 4 Dec 2025 at 15:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079818-2025
- 4 Dec 2025 at 14:59 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079812-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003472-2026
  15th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079818-2025
  4th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079812-2025
  4th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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