Official UK procurement notice
CBC-2172-T-SD Waste Treatment Disposal Capacity
Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council (Local council)
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionWaste Treatment Disposal Capacity - Please see tender ITT pack for full details
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CPV: Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services · Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services · Refuse and waste related services · Slag, dross, ferrous waste and scrap · Waste-tip management services
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · all with a published valueLot #1Residual Contingency and Fly Tip MaterialPublished value£0
Residual waste contingency and Fly tip material, up to 8,000 tpa capacity. This is primarily for the disposal of fly tip material and to provide additional contingency disposal options to the Council.
Lot #2Persistent organic PollutantsPublished value£0
POPs – Treatment and disposal of approximately 1,000 - 1,500tpa of material containing Persistent Organic Pollutants.
Lot #3Hazardous WastePublished value£0
Hazardous waste, to provide a contingency disposal option for to the Council for Commercial Fridge/Freezers, Fluorescent Tubes and Batteries deposited at the Councils four Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs).
Estimated annual tonnages:
Commercial Fridge/Freezers: 250 - 300 units
Fluorescent Tubes: 3tpa
Batteries (Household and Car): 40 tpa.
Lot #4Paint, Paint Stripper and Paint ThinnerPublished value£0
Paint, to provide a contingency disposal option for paint deposited at the Councils four HWRC. Estimated annual tonnage 280tpa
Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid
How Central Bedfordshire Council buys Refuse disposal and treatment (CPV 9051), and who usually turns up
Central Bedfordshire Council’s published record next to the market for the same work. Frameworks and DPS are left out: they draw different bid counts. Whole-market view: Refuse disposal and treatment (CPV 9051) →
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1 bid14% / 48%
2–371% / 26%
4–60% / 17%
7+14% / 9%
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Below estimate0% / 43%
Within ±2%80% / 43%
Above estimate20% / 14%
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Lot #1Residual Contingency and Fly Tip MaterialCPV 9051No real estimate
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1 bid33%
2–344%
4–620%
7+2%
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| FCC Environment (UK) LimitedEarlier contract | CBC-1952-T-TS Waste Treatment and Disposalstarted Mar 2026 | Waste Treatment and Disposal | £458k | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Biogen UK LimitedWorked for this buyer | CBC-1834-T-TS Food Waste Treatment and Disposal 4 Lotsruns to May 2030 | Lot 2 - Food Waste Treatment | £384k | Similar wording and category |
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £1.2bn97 awards in 36m · last this month | 28 live · £394m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=33 | |
| £1.6bn57 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 21 live · £625m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=19 | |
| £27m14 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 3 live · £15m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 50% below n=6 | |
| £7.0m21 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 13 live · £13m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=12 | |
| £22m10 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 1 live · £750k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 11% below n=6 |
Lot #2Persistent organic PollutantsCPV 9051No real estimate
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1 bid30%
2–348%
4–619%
7+2%
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| FCC Environment (UK) LimitedEarlier contract | CBC-1952-T-TS Waste Treatment and Disposalstarted Mar 2026 | Waste Treatment and Disposal | £458k | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Biogen UK LimitedWorked for this buyer | CBC-1834-T-TS Food Waste Treatment and Disposal 4 Lotsruns to May 2030 | Lot 3 - Food Waste Treatment | £286k | Similar wording and category |
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None is confirmed as a bidder.
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None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £1.6bn57 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 21 live · £625m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=19 | |
| £99m15 awards in 36m · last 5 months ago | 6 live · £98m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=11 | |
| £7.0m21 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 13 live · £13m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=12 | |
| £7.0m21 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 13 live · £13m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=12 | |
| £1.0m10 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 3 live · £632k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 9% below n=2 |
Lot #3Hazardous WasteCPV 9051No real estimate
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1 bid33%
2–344%
4–621%
7+2%
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| FCC Environment (UK) LimitedEarlier contract | CBC-1952-T-TS Waste Treatment and Disposalstarted Mar 2026 | Waste Treatment and Disposal | £458k | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Biogen UK LimitedWorked for this buyer | CBC-1834-T-TS Food Waste Treatment and Disposal 4 Lotsruns to May 2030 | Lot 1 - Food Waste Treatment | £384k | Similar wording and category |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £1.2bn97 awards in 36m · last this month | 28 live · £394m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=33 | |
| £1.6bn57 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 21 live · £625m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=19 | |
| £1.3bn74 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 13 live · £550m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=14 | |
| £42m32 awards in 36m · last this month | 5 live · £10m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=1 | |
ASCOSME | £4.2m15 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 1 live · £3.0m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=1 |
Lot #4Paint, Paint Stripper and Paint ThinnerCPV 9051No real estimate
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1 bid32%
2–347%
4–619%
7+2%
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Where the award price may land.
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No comparable awards for this lot yet.
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Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
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Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| FCC Environment (UK) LimitedEarlier contract | CBC-1952-T-TS Waste Treatment and Disposalstarted Mar 2026 | Waste Treatment and Disposal | £458k | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Biogen UK LimitedWorked for this buyer | CBC-1834-T-TS Food Waste Treatment and Disposal 4 Lotsruns to May 2030 | Lot 3 - Food Waste Treatment | £286k | Similar wording and category |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £1.2bn97 awards in 36m · last this month | 28 live · £394m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=33 | |
| £1.3bn74 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 13 live · £550m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=14 | |
H W Martin Waste LtdLarge | £80m14 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 7 live · £75m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=7 |
| £27m14 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 3 live · £15m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 50% below n=6 | |
| £7.0m21 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 13 live · £13m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=12 |
About this data
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
53% title match.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
53% title match.
A past supplier may not bid again.
The prior contract this notice most likely re-tenders · matched by title and category (53% title match), the holder is not guaranteed to re-bid
CBC-1952-T-TS Waste Treatment and Disposal, winner not published; no contract end date published.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Open for tender
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 27 Oct 2026, 16:07 GMT
- Last source update
- 27 Oct 2026, 16:34 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 5 Jan 2027
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-101719- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
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How to participate & submission route
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- Tender submission deadline
- 26 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
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- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
27 Oct 2026 → 9 Feb 2027 · 4 dates- Tender notice published16h ago27 Oct 2026, 16:07 GMT
- Today28 Oct 2026
- Submission deadlinein 29 days26 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected byin 69 days5 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 103 days9 Feb 2027
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 27 Oct 2026- Tender notice published27 Oct 2026, 16:07 GMTUK4
- Tender notice published27 Oct 2026, 16:34 GMTUK4
- Published value updated27 Oct 2026, 16:34 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender