---
title: "Food Waste Collection and Processing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060592"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060592.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-15"
---

# Food Waste Collection and Processing

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060592

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Food Waste Collection and Processing". This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting refuse recycling and composting services. The procurement aims to secure a supplier to handle the collection and processing of food waste from both residential and business properties located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The total estimated contract value is £1,500,000 and is planned to commence on 1st August 2026, running until 31st March 2029, with a potential extension till 31st March 2030. The latest market engagement is scheduled to be completed by 4th February 2026, allowing interested suppliers time to prepare for the future notice anticipated on 1st April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in refuse recycling and composting services to expand their operations by partnering with a public authority like the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. Companies that can demonstrate capability to efficiently manage and process food waste, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in environmental services, will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Given the planned engagement activities, it provides a channel for businesses to showcase their expertise and capabilities to fulfil the specified needs. With a potential contract value of £1,500,000, this procurement could act as a substantial growth catalyst for successful bidders, aligning with public sector sustainability and recycling goals.

## Notice

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council are seeking a supplier to provide a service for the collection and processing of food waste from residential and business properties.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101349&TID=100106590&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003317-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 77120000 - Composting services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 09:27 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003317-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 12:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003057-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003317-2026
  15th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003057-2026
  14th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101349&TID=100106590&B=
- https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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