Scope
Reference
P2025-00241
Description
Food Waste Collection and Treatment. Collection is required from the Councils contracted supplier for waste services and the need for an anaerobic digestion facility close to the waste disposal facility in Newton Aycliffe.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £320,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
15 January 2026
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract may be extended for a period of 2 x 12 months by mutual agreement in writing.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Contract locations
- UKC13 - Darlington
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Contract is less than 5 million
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The supplier is local to the Council and best placed to provide the service, reducing the miles travelled from collection to treatment centre, providing a reduction in carbon. They are the only supplier within a reasonable distance from the waste disposal facility.
Supplier
WARRENS EMERALD BIOGAS LTD
- Companies House: 06887312
The Corn Store
Buntingford
SG9 0RU
United Kingdom
Email: sinead.fitzsimons@bio-capital.co.uk
Website: http://www.bio-capital.co.uk/
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Darlington Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRZ-3744-WXXZ
Town Hall, Feethams
Darlington
DL1 5QT
United Kingdom
Region: UKC13 - Darlington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government