--- title: "Anaerobic Digestion Infrastructure" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060023" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060023" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060023.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060023.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-06" --- # Anaerobic Digestion Infrastructure Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060023 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060023) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060023.json) ## Summary The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for developing an anaerobic digestion facility. This initiative, titled "Anaerobic Digestion Infrastructure," aims to establish a facility capable of processing approximately 80,000 tonnes of food waste per annum within the Bradford administrative area and the wider West Yorkshire region. The contract involves the design, construction, and operation of the facility, and is valued at £33,000,000 GBP. The preliminary market engagement is scheduled to conclude by 5 February 2026, with potential sites identified. The contracting period is set to commence in April 2027 and finish by the end of March 2043, aligning with the broader governmental objectives under the Environment Act 2021, including compliance through a proposed food waste collection service starting in 2026. This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies with expertise in construction, public utilities, and waste treatment services. Firms capable of delivering integrated solutions in anaerobic digestion technology, biomethane production, and infrastructure development are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project's requirement to meet the criteria set by the Green Gas Support Scheme further highlights opportunities for businesses involved in renewable energy and environmental compliance solutions. By participating, eligible businesses could establish a long-term relationship with a reputable public authority and contribute to sustainable energy initiatives in the UK. ## Notice City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) is currently developing its procurement strategy to develop an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility to treat municipal and commercial wastes. The prospective procurement is for a contract between CBMDC and a suitably qualified partner to deliver the design, construction and operation of an AD facility (potential sites have already been identified). CBMDC is intending to roll out a food waste collection service to residents in 2026 to comply with Simpler Recycling legislation (Environment Act 2021). There is currently limited waste treatment AD infrastructure in or around West Yorkshire. It is anticipated that a new AD facility in the Bradford administrative area would provide a proximate option for Bradford's household food waste and also for other sources of food waste including other household and commercial wastes from the West Yorkshire region. Initial studies have suggested that the facility would be capable of treating c.80,000 tonnes of food waste per annum. The proposed facility would inject biomethane into the gas grid and would also generate electricity and heat to meet the parasitic load of the facility. CBMDC notes the recent announcement regarding the extension of the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS). CBMDC anticipates timely construction and commissioning of this facility in order to qualify for tariff payments under the GGSS for biomethane injected into the gas grid. The estimated outline programme for the procurement is likely to be: * Early 2026 - Preliminary market engagement and options analysis * 2026 - 2027 - Finalise preferred approach and initiate procurement * 2027/28 - Obtain Planning Approval (prior to March 2028) and commence construction * March 2028 (at the latest) - Obtain Green Gas Support Scheme registration. * 2029/30 - Completion of construction and full commissioning (prior to March 2030) To inform the procurement strategy, CBMDC is undertaking preliminary market engageme ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101241&TID=100106482&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000690-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2043 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £33,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD1 1HX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Bradford West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 65 - Public utilities - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45000000 - Construction work - 65000000 - Public utilities - 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services ## Release History - 6 Jan 2026 at 14:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000690-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000690-2026 6th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101241&TID=100106482&B= - https://www.bradford.gov.uk/ - 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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