--- title: "CBC-2067-T-ZH Environmental Monitoring and Permit Surrender Services for Central Bedfordshire Closed Landfill Sites" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d958" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d958" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d958.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d958.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-31" --- # CBC-2067-T-ZH Environmental Monitoring and Permit Surrender Services for Central Bedfordshire Closed Landfill Sites Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d958 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d958) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d958.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council has initiated an active procurement process seeking suppliers for its Environmental Monitoring and Permit Surrender Services for closed landfill sites in Sundon and Bluewaters. This tender, identified under CBC-2067-T-ZH, falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on environmental services and consultancy. The procurement process is currently in the tender phase, with an open procedure allowing for electronic submissions. The deadline for submissions is set for 25 August 2026, and the contract awards should be announced by 25 September 2026. The project's execution spans from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030, providing substantial opportunities within the UKH25 region in the UK. This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services or consultancy, particularly those with experience in landfill operations, environmental monitoring, and regulatory compliance. Companies capable of providing high-quality maintenance, monitoring, and consultancy services may find Lot 1 and Lot 2 attractive, either independently or combined. The open procedure ensures fair competition, and the emphasis on price, quality, and social value in the award criteria suggests that competitive pricing coupled with innovative and sustainable service offerings can be advantageous for qualified businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. ## Notice Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to provide maintenance, environmental monitoring and sampling services at its closed landfill sites at Sundon and Bluewaters, together with the surrender of the Environment Agency Permit for Sundon Closed Landfill. The procurement is divided into two lots: Lot 1 - Operation, monitoring, inspection, maintenance and environmental sampling associated with the Sundon Leachate Treatment Plant, environmental compounds, Bluewaters landfill operations and environmental monitoring infrastructure. Lot 2 - Professional consultancy services to manage and deliver the surrender of the Environment Agency Permit for Sundon Closed Landfill, including liaison with the Environment Agency, preparation of required documentation and support through the permit surrender process. Suppliers may bid for one or both lots. ### Lot Information Closed Landfill Site Operations, Maintenance, Monitoring and Environmental Sampling Services Show more lines Provision of maintenance, operation, inspection, environmental monitoring and sampling services at Central Bedfordshire Council's closed landfill sites at Sundon and Bluewaters. The services include operation and maintenance of the Sundon Leachate Treatment Plant, management of environmental compounds and associated infrastructure, site inspections, monitoring and sampling activities, data recording and reporting, maintenance repairs, regulatory liaison and support in relation to environmental compliance requirements. The Contractor will be responsible for delivering the routine operational and environmental monitoring requirements associated with the Council's closed landfill sites in accordance with the Specification and Contract Requirements. Options: Initial contract term of 2 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to 2 years at the Authority's discretion. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Contract for a period of up to two (2) years beyond the initial contract term at its sole discretion. Environment Agency Permit Surrender Services for Sundon Closed Landfill Site Provision of specialist environmental consultancy services to manage and deliver the surrender of the Environment Agency Permit for Sundon Closed Landfill Site. The services include liaison with the Environment Agency, review and assessment of environmental monitoring data, preparation and submission of permit surrender documentation, technical advice, management of regulatory requirements and support throughout the permit surrender process until all necessary approvals have been obtained. Suppliers may bid for this lot independently or in conjunction with Lot 1. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072924-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services - 90720000 - Environmental protection ## Release History - 31 Jul 2026 at 16:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072924-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072924-2026 31st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ProjectManage/5108 ## Notice URLs - 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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