Scope
Reference
DN791713
Description
Long term contract for transfer and treatment of waste.
Currently c72,000 tonnes per annum.
Details in documents issued via The Chest: www.the-chest.org.uk
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2034
- Possible extension to 31 March 2041
- 14 years
Description of possible extension:
extension period of up to 84 months.
First extension to be decided during the first five years of the initial contract period.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Contract locations
- UKD6 - Cheshire
Justification for not using lots
a full delivery model review determined that an integrated contract would provide the best solution to our needs and minimise risks to the Authority
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
3 November 2025, 9:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
The Chest
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 September 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 8 September 2032
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Cost |
Cost | 65% |
| Quality | Quality |
Quality | 25% |
| Social Value | Social Value |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
PSQ Stage
Tender Stage 1: Outline Bid with dialogue
Tender Stage 2: Final Tender with dialogue
Preferred bidder selected
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
carried out prior to PA23
Contracting authority
Cheshire West and Chester Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCJB-2814-BHZP
The Portal, Wellington Road
Ellesmere Port
CH65 0BA
United Kingdom
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government