Scope
Reference
CBC-1834-T-TS
Description
Food Waste Treatment and Disposal - 4 Lots
Lot 1 - Food Waste Treatment - North of Authority Area - Collection Area Locations Map provided. Contract start date 1st April 2026.
Contract term 4 years + possible 3 year extension. All lots to expire concurrently.
Lot 2 - Food Waste Treatment - North of Authority Area - Collection Area Locations Map provided. Contract start date 1st April 2026. Contract term 4 years + possible 3 year extension. All lots to expire concurrently.
Lot 3 - Food Waste Treatment - South of Authority Area - Collection Area Locations Map provided. Contract start date 24th November 2026. Contract term 4 years + possible 3 year extension. All lots to expire concurrently.
Lot 4 - Food Waste Treatment - South of Authority Area - Collection Area Locations Map provided. Contract start date 24th November 2026. Contract term 4 years + possible 3 year extension. All lots to expire concurrently.
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Total value (estimated)
- £1,339,998 excluding VAT
- £1,607,998 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90511000 - Refuse collection services
- 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Food Waste Treatment
Description
Lot 1 - Food Waste Treatment - North of Authority Area
Lot value (estimated)
- £384,073 excluding VAT
- £460,888 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Contract term 4 years + possible 3 year extension.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Food Waste Treatment
Description
Lot 2 - Food Waste Treatment - North of Authority Area
Lot value (estimated)
- £384,073 excluding VAT
- £460,888 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Contract start date 1st April 2026. Contract term 4 years with possible 3 year extension.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Food Waste Treatment
Description
Lot 3 - Food Waste Treatment - South of Authority Area
Lot value (estimated)
- £285,926 excluding VAT
- £343,111 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 November 2026 to 23 November 2030
- Possible extension to 22 November 2033
- 6 years, 11 months, 29 days
Description of possible extension:
Contract start date 24th November 2026. Contract term 4 years with possible 3 year extension
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Food Waste Treatment
Description
Lot 4 - Food Waste Treatment - South of Authority Area
Lot value (estimated)
- £285,926 excluding VAT
- £343,111 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 November 2026 to 23 November 2030
- Possible extension to 22 November 2033
- 6 years, 11 months, 29 days
Description of possible extension:
Contract term 4 years with possible 3 year extension
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Food Waste Treatment
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Food Waste Treatment
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Food Waste Treatment
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Food Waste Treatment
Refer to Technical Ability Criteria within Tender details
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Food Waste Treatment
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Food Waste Treatment
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Food Waste Treatment
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Food Waste Treatment
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 November 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
11 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Suppliers are required to register on the In-tend supplier portal. All submissions must be via this portal. Tender submissions will not be accepted via any other format.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | 70% Cost 20% Quality 10% Social Value |
Price |
Weighting description
70% Cost
20% Quality
10% Social Value
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Home
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Contracting authority
Central Bedfordshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVNH-1137-QJBX
Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands
Shefford
SG17 5TQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government