--- title: "TENDER FOR COLLECTION AND TREATMENT OF BIOWASTE (GREENWASTE AND BROWN BIN WASTE) REF: 2526 TNDR EP 009" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f2b7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f2b7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f2b7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f2b7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-19" --- # TENDER FOR COLLECTION AND TREATMENT OF BIOWASTE (GREENWASTE AND BROWN BIN WASTE) REF: 2526 TNDR EP 009 Buyer: FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f2b7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f2b7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f2b7.json) ## Summary Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of services related to the "Collection and Treatment of Biowaste" project. This initiative focuses specifically on the collection, processing, and recycling of biowaste from green and brown bins, divided into four pricing lots, covering areas in Enniskillen and Omagh, UK. The contracts are slated to run for a two-year period, starting from 27th July 2026. The total procurement value is £722,520. The project aims to ensure compliance with the EU Waste Framework Directive and the EU Landfill Directive. Key deadlines include the closure of the tender period on 15th June 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 8th June 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, welcoming bids through electronic submission. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the waste management and environmental services sectors. It is especially suited for licensed contractors with experience in refuse and waste-related services, including refuse disposal, treatment, recycling, and composting. By participating in this bid, businesses can strengthen their portfolios through associated lot contracts that focus on environmentally responsible waste processing and recycling, while ensuring adherence to legislative recycling targets. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to apply, providing a chance for growth and increased market presence within the Northern Irish devolved region. ## Notice Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (The Council) invite tenders from suitably experienced and licensed contractors to collect, process and recycle biowaste. The contract materials will be collected by the successful Bidder(s) at the Council's fully licensed transfer stations located at: Omagh Operations Centre, Gortrush Transfer Station, Gortrush Industrial Estate, Great Northern Road, Omagh. BT78 5EJ Licence Number: WML 25/04 and Fermanagh Operations Centre, Drummee Transfer Station, 30 Drummee Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. BT74 7LE Licence number 34/24. The tender will be divided into four individual pricing lots as listed below. Lot 1 - Collection, treatment and processing of co-mingled brown bin material from Omagh Operations Centre. Lot 2 - Collection, treatment and processing of co-mingled brown bin material from Fermanagh Operations Centre. Lot 3 - Collection, treatment and processing of biodegradable garden waste (green waste) from Omagh Operations Centre. Lot 4 - Collection, treatment and processing of biodegradable garden waste (green waste) from Fermanagh Operations Centre. Each Lot Contract is to be for a period of 2 years from award of the Lot Contract. The two categories of bio-waste which comprise the contract material relating to this tender are listed below: EWC 20 01 08, 20 02 01 - Co-mingled brown bin material. This material is generated through the kerbside collection of brown bins consisting of garden waste co-mingled with food waste and household fire ash. All households are provided with a five litre caddy and free compostable bags are provided to the public. EWC 20 02 01 - biodegradable garden waste (green waste) collected through the household recycling centres. This material does not include food waste or compostable bags and will largely consist of garden and lawn cuttings, hedge trimmings and coarse branches, stumps foliage and all other equivalent plant materials. The treatment of the waste is to ensure that the Council complies with the legislative requirement of the EU Waste Framework Directive and the EU Landfill Directive, in respect of household recycling targets and reduction in municipal waste to landfill. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Collection, treatment and processing of co-mingled brown bin material from Omagh Operations Centre. Collection, treatment and processing of co-mingled brown bin material from Omagh Operations Centre. Each Lot Contract is to be for a period of 2 years from award of the Lot Contract. The two categories of bio-waste which comprise the contract material relating to this tender are listed below: EWC 20 01 08, 20 02 01 - Co-mingled brown bin material. This material is generated through the kerbside collection of brown bins consisting of garden waste co-mingled with food waste and household fire ash. All households are provided with a five litre caddy and free compostable bags are provided to the public. EWC 20 02 01 - biodegradable garden waste (green waste) collected through the household recycling centres. This material does not include food waste or compostable bags and will largely consist of garden and lawn cuttings, hedge trimmings and coarse branches, stumps foliage and all other equivalent plant materials. The treatment of the waste is to ensure that the Council complies with the legislative requirement of the EU Waste Framework Directive and the EU Landfill Directive, in respect of household recycling targets and reduction in municipal waste to landfill. Lot 2 - Collection, treatment and processing of co-mingled brown bin material from Fermanagh Operations Centre. Collection, treatment and processing of co-mingled brown bin material from Fermanagh Operations Centre. Each Lot Contract is to be for a period of 2 years from award of the Lot Contract. The two categories of bio-waste which comprise the contract material relating to this tender are listed below: EWC 20 01 08, 20 02 01 - Co-mingled brown bin material. This material is generated through the kerbside collection of brown bins consisting of garden waste co-mingled with food waste and household fire ash. All households are provided with a five litre caddy and free compostable bags are provided to the public. EWC 20 02 01 - biodegradable garden waste (green waste) collected through the household recycling centres. This material does not include food waste or compostable bags and will largely consist of garden and lawn cuttings, hedge trimmings and coarse branches, stumps foliage and all other equivalent plant materials. The treatment of the waste is to ensure that the Council complies with the legislative requirement of the EU Waste Framework Directive and the EU Landfill Directive, in respect of household recycling targets and reduction in municipal waste to landfill. Lot 3 - Collection, treatment and processing of biodegradable garden waste (green waste) from Omagh Operations Centre. Collection, treatment and processing of biodegradable garden waste (green waste) from Omagh Operations Centre. Each Lot Contract is to be for a period of 2 years from award of the Lot Contract. The two categories of bio-waste which comprise the contract material relating to this tender are listed below: EWC 20 01 08, 20 02 01 - Co-mingled brown bin material. This material is generated through the kerbside collection of brown bins consisting of garden waste co-mingled with food waste and household fire ash. All households are provided with a five litre caddy and free compostable bags are provided to the public. EWC 20 02 01 - biodegradable garden waste (green waste) collected through the household recycling centres. This material does not include food waste or compostable bags and will largely consist of garden and lawn cuttings, hedge trimmings and coarse branches, stumps foliage and all other equivalent plant materials. The treatment of the waste is to ensure that the Council complies with the legislative requirement of the EU Waste Framework Directive and the EU Landfill Directive, in respect of household recycling targets and reduction in municipal waste to landfill. Lot 4 - Collection, treatment and processing of biodegradable garden waste (green waste) from Fermanagh Operations Centre. Collection, treatment and processing of biodegradable garden waste (green waste) from Fermanagh Operations Centre.Each Lot Contract is to be for a period of 2 years from award of the Lot Contract. The two categories of bio-waste which comprise the contract material relating to this tender are listed below: EWC 20 01 08, 20 02 01 - Co-mingled brown bin material. This material is generated through the kerbside collection of brown bins consisting of garden waste co-mingled with food waste and household fire ash. All households are provided with a five litre caddy and free compostable bags are provided to the public. EWC 20 02 01 - biodegradable garden waste (green waste) collected through the household recycling centres. This material does not include food waste or compostable bags and will largely consist of garden and lawn cuttings, hedge trimmings and coarse branches, stumps foliage and all other equivalent plant materials. The treatment of the waste is to ensure that the Council complies with the legislative requirement of the EU Waste Framework Directive and the EU Landfill Directive, in respect of household recycling targets and reduction in municipal waste to landfill. ### Planning Information ***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** PLEASE NOTE: The Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire can be accessed in the CFT Documents area. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier/s for the Collection and Treatment of Biowaste (Green Waste and Brown Bin Waste). Prior to initiating the procurement, the Council wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. This market engagement exercise does not guarantee the commencement of a commercial competition resulting in monetary income or future outlay . **PLEASE NOTE: ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE eTendersNI PortaI.*** Respondees are not required to wait until the closing date to submit a response. PME QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES MAY BE SUBMITTED VIA THE ETENDERSNI CFT MESSAGING FACILITY AT ANY TIME UP TO 12:00 on 14TH JANUARY 2026 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045676-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 30 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | 2028-02-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £602,100 | | Lots value | £602,100 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | ENNISKILLEN | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT74 7BA | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh | | Local authority | Fermanagh and Omagh | | Electoral ward | Portora | | Westminster constituency | Fermanagh and South Tyrone | | Delivery location | TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 77120000 - Composting services - 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services - 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment - 90511000 - Refuse collection services - 90512000 - Refuse transport services - 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services - 90514000 - Refuse recycling services ## Release History - 19 May 2026 at 10:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045676-2026 - 10 Dec 2025 at 12:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081484-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045676-2026 19th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081484-2025 10th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/ - https://www.fermanaghomagh.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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