Preliminary Market Engagement Waste Disposal Contract
Description: The Authority is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement to support the future re-procurement of its Waste Disposal Contract. The current contractual arrangements expire on 6 December 2029, and any replacement arrangement must be ready to commence from 7 December 2029. The purpose of this engagement is to understand market appetite, capacity, capability, delivery models, infrastructure requirements, commercial approaches, risks, mobilisation requirements and opportunities for innovation before the Authority confirms its preferred procurement strategy. The Authority is considering procurement because it must maintain statutory waste disposal arrangements beyond the expiry of the current contract. Early engagement will help inform the options appraisal, business case, procurement route, contract model and any further supplier engagement required before formal tender activity begins.
Summary: North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is preparing to re-procure its waste disposal services. The requirement is intended to maintain statutory waste disposal arrangements after the existing contract expires, covering refuse and waste-related services and waste transfer station provision. Delivery will take place in North East Lincolnshire. The council is seeking market insight before deciding the final procurement strategy, contract model and delivery arrangements. The scope may involve different delivery models, infrastructure requirements, mobilisation arrangements and opportunities for innovation. This is a service contract rather than a goods supply or construction project. Suppliers operating waste disposal, waste transfer, treatment, haulage or associated waste-management infrastructure may therefore find the subject matter relevant, subject to the detailed requirements that will be developed.