Scope
Reference
DN779148
Description
In pursuance of the Council's obligations as a waste collection and disposal authority the Council intends through a competitive tender to award one or more contracts for the provision of Treatment Services for Garden Waste.
The council is managing this procurement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
Lot 1. Receipt and Treatment of Garden Waste from Keynsham Recycling Hub
Description
This Lot covers the receipt and treatment of Garden Waste from the Keynsham Recycling Hub to the contractor's treatment facility. The waste comprises:
• Garden Waste brought directly to the Hub by residents
• Garden Waste from commercial customers
• Garden Waste from Bath recycling centre
• Garden Waste collected via fortnightly kerbside collections by the Council's refuse collection vehicles
The appointed contractor will be responsible for accepting and treatment of the Garden Waste in accordance with the service requirements.
Lot 2. Receipt and Treatment of Garden Waste from Welton Recycling Centre
Description
This Lot covers the receipt and treatment of Garden Waste from the Welton Recycling Centre to the contractor's treatment facility. The waste comprises:
• Garden Waste brought directly to the Recycling Centre by residents
• Garden Waste from the Bath Recycling centre
• Garden Waste collected via fortnightly kerbside collections by the Council's refuse collection vehicles
The appointed contractor will be responsible for accepting and managing this material in accordance with the service requirements.
Contract 1. Garden Waste Treatment Lot 1 - Receipt and Treatment of Garden Waste from Keynsham Recycling Hub
Lots
Lot 1. Receipt and Treatment of Garden Waste from Keynsham Recycling Hub
Supplier
Contract value
- £873,751.60 excluding VAT
- £1,048,501.92 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
20 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
20 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 29 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
- Possible extension to 31 January 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
This agreement will commence on 1st February 2026 and expire on 31st January 2027 with the option to extend for a further 12 months by mutual agreement.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77120000 - Composting services
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Contract locations
- UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Contract 2. Garden Waste Treatment Lot 2 - Receipt and Treatment of Garden Waste from Welton Recycling Centre
Lots
Lot 2. Receipt and Treatment of Garden Waste from Welton Recycling Centre
Supplier
Contract value
- £61,341.16 excluding VAT
- £73,609.40 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
20 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
20 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 29 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
- Possible extension to 31 January 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
This agreement will commence on 1st February 2026 and expire on 31st January 2027 with the option to extend for a further 12 months by mutual agreement.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77120000 - Composting services
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Contract locations
- UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Receipt and Treatment of Garden Waste from Keynsham Recycling Hub
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Receipt and Treatment of Garden Waste from Welton Recycling Centre
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
PENNYS GROUP LTD
- Companies House: 01195918
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBRH-2754-CVHJ
Green Street
Bath
BA3 4BY
United Kingdom
Email: info@pennysgroup.co.uk
Website: http://www.pennysgroup.co.uk
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Garden Waste Treatment Lot 2 - Receipt and Treatment of Garden Waste from Welton Recycling Centre
S G Mitchell
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBZW-8685-TJTH
South Croft Farm, Hill Lane, Old Sodbury
South Gloucestershire
BS37 6RH
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Garden Waste Treatment Lot 1 - Receipt and Treatment of Garden Waste from Keynsham Recycling Hub
Contracting authority
Bath & North East Somerset Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVH-3287-JWJV
The Guildhall
Bath
BA1 5AW
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@bathnes.gov.uk
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government