Scope
Reference
CBMC-PTR-235-2025-31
Description
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
Total value (estimated)
- £33,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2043
- 16 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 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
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
5 February 2026
Engagement process description
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 March 2026
Contracting authority
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBWW-4714-TBHN
Britannia House, Hall Ings
Bradford
BD1 1HX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Olamide Ojuri
Telephone: +44 1274431000
Email: olamide.ojuri@bradford.gov.uk
Website: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government