Scope
Reference
AP/CORP/LCC/25/012R
Description
Lancashire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of residual waste recovery services in East Lancashire.
The requirements have been split into four lots covering the four East Lancashire district areas of Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, and Rossendale.
The services will comprise the acceptance, weighing and recovery of residual waste arising from each district area and delivered to a provider's facility by the relevant Waste Collection Authority for the area, Lancashire County Council, and/or their respective transport contractor(s).
Total value (estimated)
- £62,460,714 excluding VAT
- £74,952,857 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial term is two (2) years from the service commencement date and the Council may, in its absolute discretion, extend the term by a further period or periods of twelve (12) months up to a maximum of twenty-four (24) months. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The initial term from the service commencement date will be two (2) years with the option to extend by a further period or periods of twelve (12) months up to a maximum of twenty four (24) months. The total maximum Contract duration from the service commencement date being four (4) years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Contract locations
- UKD46 - East Lancashire
Lot 1. Burnley
Description
The acceptance, weighing and recovery of approximately 24,000 tonnes per annum or residual waste arising in the Burnley district.
Lot value (estimated)
- £16,767,977 excluding VAT
- £20,121,572 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Hyndburn
Description
The acceptance, weighing and recovery of approximately 21,250 tonnes of Residual Waste arising from the Hyndburn district.
Lot value (estimated)
- £14,846,646 excluding VAT
- £17,815,976 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Pendle
Description
The acceptance, weighing and recovery of approximately 27,000 tonnes of residual waste arising from the Pendle district.
Lot value (estimated)
- £18,863,974 excluding VAT
- £22,636,769 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Rossendale
Description
The acceptance, weighing and recovery of approximately 17,150 tonnes of residual waste arising from the Rossendale district.
Lot value (estimated)
- £11,982,117 excluding VAT
- £14,378,540 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Burnley
Lot 2. Hyndburn
Lot 3. Pendle
Lot 4. Rossendale
Financial capacity.
Insurances.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Burnley
Lot 2. Hyndburn
Lot 3. Pendle
Lot 4. Rossendale
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. Burnley
Lot 2. Hyndburn
Lot 3. Pendle
Lot 4. Rossendale
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
18 November 2025, 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)
19 December 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 24 September 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Award Stage Questionnaire | A series of pass/fail questions relating to: - Provider Facility Details - Recovery Facility Details (if applicable) - Method Statement - Process Overview |
Quality |
| Price | Weighting 95% |
Price |
| Social Value | Weighting 5% |
Quality |
Weighting description
A mixture of pass/fail questions and weighted scores, as detailed below. Please see tender documents for further information.
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
The potential expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme during the Term.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth