Scope
Reference
DN777613
Description
Lot 1 - The Treatment and Processing of Recyclable Waste
Lot 2 - The Treatment and Processing of Food Waste
Lot 3 - The Disposal of Municipal Waste
Total value (estimated)
- £48,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- Possible extension to 31 May 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
3 x 12 month extension options
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment
Contract locations
- UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Lot 1. The Treatment and Processing of Recyclable Waste
Description
The Authority wishes to appoint the Provider to provide certain services relating to the receipt, haulage and treatment of dry recyclables collected from domestic and non-domestic premises within the geographical boundary of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council as further detailed in this specification.
The aim of the Contract is to provide the highest quality kerbside recycling service for all service users and to maximise diversion of recyclables from landfill by maximising customer participation.
Lot value (estimated)
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. The Treatment and Processing of Food Waste
Description
The Council intends to introduce a weekly Contract Waste collection service to all homes including flats within the borough. Collections are likely to be made using 5t or 7.5t vehicles from 23 litre caddies issued to residents. The Council operates all its waste and recycling collection services in-house. The Council intends to commence this service by or before the date required by central government of the 1st June 2026.
The Council currently operates a successful commercial waste collection service and intends to also offer a food recycling option to its business customers both within and outside the borough.
The Provider will be required to offer tipping facilities to accommodate all collected Contract Waste. It should however be noted that the Council does not own or have access to a tipping facility currently suitable for Contract Waste. As such the Council is looking for a Delivery Point/Treatment Site within the current boundaries of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
Lot value (estimated)
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. The Disposal of Municipal Waste
Description
The Council invites bidders to provide innovative and comprehensive solutions to managing and disposing of local authority collected municipal solid waste (LACMSW).
Collection of waste is conducted by the Council refuse collection fleet. All waste collected will require depositing into a waste transfer station, which must be located within the Borough boundaries. Any bids received that do not meet this criteria will not be considered.
In accordance with the Simpler Recycling agenda the Council seeks to limit to the absolute minimum any waste disposed to landfill. Although the Council recognises that some waste, (asbestos etc), would be disposed in such a manner. To the extent possible all waste collected is to be subjected to the waste hierarchy principles, with a view to maximise diversion from landfill.
To the greatest extent possible the disposal of residual waste is to be managed in such a manner so as to provide energy recovery/generation and/or refuse derived fuel(s) or similar.
For the purpose of providing the Services, the Provider shall supply and maintain all necessary vehicles, plant, equipment and labour, to facilitate compliance with this Agreement.
Lot value (estimated)
- £36,000,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. The Treatment and Processing of Recyclable Waste
Lot 2. The Treatment and Processing of Food Waste
Lot 3. The Disposal of Municipal Waste
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
9 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 February 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 December 2031
Award criteria
Lot 1. The Treatment and Processing of Recyclable Waste
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 45% |
| Quality | Quality | 40% |
| Social Value | Quality | 15% |
Lot 2. The Treatment and Processing of Food Waste
Lot 3. The Disposal of Municipal Waste
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 55% |
| Quality | Quality | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 15% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYGR-1856-CVXM
Town Hall, King WIlliam Street
Blackburn
BB1 7DY
United Kingdom
Email: luke.smith@blackburn.gov.uk
Website: http://www.blackburn.gov.uk
Region: UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government