Scope
Reference
AP/CORP/LCC/25/008
Description
Lancashire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Mixed Inert Waste Acceptance and Recycling Services.
In summary, the Services will comprise the acceptance, weighing and Recycling of Mixed Inert Waste arising from Lancashire's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) and delivered to a Provider's Facility by the Authority and/or its transport contractor.
The Mixed Inert Waste may be delivered by the Authority and/or its respective transport contractor(s) predominantly using hooklift vehicles and 16-yard skips although the Authority reserves the right to use alternative vehicles, such as 8 wheeled tippers or articulated vehicles.
The Mixed Inert Waste will be made available to Providers under the List of Wastes Code 17 09 04.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,789,000 excluding VAT
- £2,146,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 30 April 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial term is twenty four (24) months from the service commencement date and the Council may, in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods providing that the maximum term does not exceed forty eight (48) months.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The initial term from the service commencement date will be twenty four (24) months with the option to extend by any number of defined periods providing that the maximum term does not exceed forty eight (48) months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1 - North Lancashire
Description
The Services will comprise the acceptance, weighing and Recycling of Mixed Inert Waste arising from Lancashire's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) based in the North of Lancashire and delivered to a Provider's Facility by the Authority and/or its transport contractor.
Lot value (estimated)
- £537,000 excluding VAT
- £644,400 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKD44 - Lancaster and Wyre
- UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - South Lancashire
Description
The Services will comprise the acceptance, weighing and Recycling of Mixed Inert Waste arising from Lancashire's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) based in South Lancashire and delivered to a Provider's Facility by the Authority and/or its transport contractor.
Lot value (estimated)
- £780,000 excluding VAT
- £936,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
- UKD47 - Chorley and West Lancashire
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3 - East Lancashire
Description
The Services will comprise the acceptance, weighing and Recycling of Mixed Inert Waste arising from Lancashire's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) based in East Lancashire and delivered to a Provider's Facility by the Authority and/or its transport contractor.
Lot value (estimated)
- £472,000 excluding VAT
- £566,400 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKD46 - East Lancashire
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Each Lot will be a single supplier framework agreement, with prices set in the framework agreement.
If Lancashire County Council elects to source services through the agreement then it shall award any contracts in accordance with the terms laid down in the agreement by placing an order with the provider.
Please see the tender documents for more information.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1 - North Lancashire
Lot 2. Lot 2 - South Lancashire
Lot 3. Lot 3 - East Lancashire
Financial capacity.
Insurances.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1 - North Lancashire
Lot 2. Lot 2 - South Lancashire
Lot 3. Lot 3 - East Lancashire
Relevant experience and contract examples.
Experience of sub-contractor management.
Health and safety.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - North Lancashire
Lot 2. Lot 2 - South Lancashire
Lot 3. Lot 3 - East Lancashire
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 February 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
5 March 2026, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
The tender documents are available on Lancashire County Council's electronic tendering site: www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/
Use of this system does not require high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high-level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the system/software and advice is free of charge. Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation. Tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible during the tender period.
Please see www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ for further information.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 12 January 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Award Stage Questionnaire | A series of pass/fail questions relating to: - Provider Facility Details - Recycling Facility Details (if applicable) - Method Statements |
Quality |
| Social Value | Weighting 10% (split 6% quantitative and 4% qualitative) |
Quality |
| Price | Weighting 90% |
Price |
Weighting description
A mixture of pass/fail questions and weighted scores, as detailed below. Please also see tender documents for further information.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
A preliminary market engagement notice has been published (see OCID ocds-h6vhtk-05128a) . However, following market engagement the Authority has decided to publish two separate tenders which relate to the original pipeline and preliminary market engagement notices. The Find a Tender system appears to only allow one tender notice to be linked to an OCID, so the checkbox for this particular notice has had to be unchecked to allow for publication of this tender notice.
Contracting authority
Lancashire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBJ-2179-TNXM
PO Box 100, County Hall
Preston
PR1 0LD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Andrew Patten
Email: contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk
Website: http://www.lancashire.gov.uk
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD
Summary of their role in this procurement: Evaluation and ongoing contract management support for the social value deliverables under the future contract.
- Companies House: 09197997
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQHH-4489-TLZM
Tintagel House
London
SE1 7TY
United Kingdom
Email: sales@socialvalueportal.com
Website: https://www.socialvalueportal.com/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth