Scope
Description
Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to appoint a Contractor to supply a service for the removal and disposal of general, food waste and recycling generated by Corporate Properties within the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness Council.
Sites include:
• Residential Care homes and Day Care Centres
• Office sites
• Town Halls
• Library and Registration Services
• Family Hubs
• Highways Depots
Further details are included in the Invitation to Tender documents, available via The Chest. All clarifications regarding the tender documents must be directed via the messages area of the project dashboard. Any queries regarding using The Chest: https://procontract.due-north.com - please use the support available from the home page.
Total value (estimated)
- £750,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
1 Optional up to 12 Months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Contract locations
- UKD1 - Cumbria
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
18 December 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Further details are included in the Invitation to Tender documents, available via The Chest. All clarifications regarding the tender documents must be directed via the messages area of the project dashboard. Any queries regarding using The Chest: https://procontract.due-north.com - please use the support available from the home page.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | 60% |
Quality |
| Commercial Price | 40% |
Price |
Weighting description
Quality - 60%
Commercial Price - 40%
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Westmorland and Furness Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYD-1758-YNVR
South Lakeland House
Kendal
LA9 4DQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government