Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
County Hall, Market Road
CHELMSFORD
CM1 1QH
Contact
Natascha Forbes-Pyfrom
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH37 - Essex Thames Gateway
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.proactisplaza.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
0928 Residual Waste Disposal
Reference number
0928
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been issued to the open market to seek expressions of interest from suppliers who wish to participate in a market engagement exercise that will assist Essex County Council (ECC) in understanding the options for future Residual (Black Bag Waste, Bulky Waste, Refuse Derived Fuel, RDF) Disposal Services
The services are currently being provided through a framework contract and include the disposal and or treatment of residual wastes (average 340,000 tonnes pa).
Essex County Council are investigating all future disposal options and are not limited to the operational constraints of the current framework contract.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £45,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90513100 - Household-refuse disposal services
- 90513200 - Urban solid-refuse disposal services
- 90513300 - Refuse incineration services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
ECC are engaging with the market to shape the replacement of the current Medium-Term Waste Disposal Framework. The Authority is keen to discuss with the market all options to treat or dispose of up to 340,000 tonnes residual waste pa. This may include the disposal and/or treatment of residual wastes.
ECC would like to explore opportunities within the market at this time to ensure we are able to procure services that will give value for money for the Essex tax payer. We are looking to engage with suppliers who have the ability to deliver all or part of the services that are currently managed under our 'Medium Term Waste Disposal Framework' in order to innovate and shape the future of waste disposal for ECC's waste.
ECC are looking to speak to suppliers with the capability in the following areas: RDF, MSW and Bulky Waste Disposal, Landfill Operators, Waste to Energy Operators, Waste Treatment Operators.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
24 February 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The market engagement sessions will take place, online, on the 4th & 5th March 2021, respondents will be selected to participate based on their range of relevant of experience and will have completed and returned the questions that will be issued once interest has been expressed via email to Natascha.Forbes@essex.gov.uk by 5pm on 2nd March 2021.