Open tenders / Waste & recycling
Open tender · Notice 101719-2026
SD Waste Treatment Disposal Capacity
- Value
- Value not stated
- Closes
- 26 Nov 2026 (18 days)
- Where
- East of England
- Lots
- 4
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 9 Feb 2027 – 8 Feb 2031
In plain English
Central Bedfordshire Council wants waste treatment and disposal capacity, split into 4 lots, for a contract running from 9 February 2027 to 8 February 2031. The tender is open to all bidders in a single stage, with bids due by 12:00 on 26 November 2026 through the council's In-tend online portal; no value is stated.
Good fit for: Waste treatment, recycling and disposal operators with sites able to take council-collected waste.
- Must opt in on the In-tend portal to bid
To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In.
- Strict word limits on answers
Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered.
- No email bids; portal upload only
we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
Waste Treatment Disposal Capacity - Please see tender ITT pack for full details Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt ba…
Getting the documents
in-tendhost.co.uk (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 27 Oct 2026.
What similar contracts went for
Similar contracts went for £286k to £458k (4 since 2025).
| Contract | Won by | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Treatment and Disposal Central Bedfordshire Council | FCC Environment (UK) Limited | £458k | 24 Mar |
| Food Waste Treatment and Disposal - North of Authority Area Central Bedfordshire Council | Biogen UK Ltd | £384k | 13 Feb |
| Food Waste Treatment and Disposal - South of Authority Area Central Bedfordshire Council | Biogen UK Ltd | £286k | 13 Feb |
| LDC - Treatment and Disposal of Domestic Garden Waste Lewes District Council | KPS Composting Ltd | £443k | 14 Apr |
From the award notices on Find a Tender and Public Contracts Scotland. Values are as each notice states them and cover the contract's whole term: most notices give the value before VAT, but about one in seven gives only a figure including VAT. AI picked these as the same kind of work and can be wrong, so check what each one included before you price.
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