Official UK procurement notice
DCC Wastewater Sludge Cake Haulage
Authority: Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig (Public body)
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionDŵr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) is seeking suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to provide wastewater sludge cake haulage services across four Lots:
- **Lot 1 – Intercompany Haulage (North Wales)**
- **Lot 2 – Intercompany Haulage (South Wales)**
- **Lot 3 – Cake-to-Land Haulage (North Wales)**
- **Lot 4 – Cake-to-Land Haulage (South Wales)**
Services include planned and ad hoc collection, transportation and delivery of sludge cake between operational sites, treatment facilities, approved agricultural land and other authorised destinations, including associated activities where required.
Suppliers may tender for one or more Lots. DCWW intends to appoint Primary Suppliers and may appoint Reserve Suppliers in accordance with the published allocation methodology.
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) are expected to apply to this procurement. Relevant TUPE information will be shared with suppliers on **6 November 2026**, subject to receipt of a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The NDA will be issued through the eSourcing Portal by **30 October 2026**, alongside the responses to tender clarification questions.
The contract will have an initial term of four years, with four optional one-year extensions, giving a maximum duration of eight years.
The procurement will be conducted using the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023.
- How the procedure runs: Dŵr Cymru Cyfyngedig (DCC) will conduct this procurement using the Competitive Flexible Procedure under section 20 of the Procurement Act 2023. **Stage 1 – Combined submission:** Suppliers must submit their Conditions of Participation (CoP) response and Invitation to Tender (ITT) response by the published submission deadline. Both responses are submitted at the same time. **Stage 2 – Conditions of Participation assessment:** DCC will first assess each supplier's CoP response against the published participation requirements, including applicable mandatory pass/fail criteria and minimum thresholds. Only suppliers satisfying all applicable requirements will progress to evaluation of their ITT response. **Stage 3 – Initial tender evaluation:** Qualifying tenders will be evaluated separately for each Lot against the published award criteria and assessment methodology. Technical quality will account for 40% and commercial evaluation for 60% of the total score. Minimum technical scores will apply only to individual questions expressly identified in the procurement documents. There is no overall minimum technical score. **Stage 4 – Clarification, negotiation and final tenders:** Following initial evaluation, DCC may undertake clarification and/or negotiation with participating suppliers and may invite revised or final tenders, including a Best and Final Offer (BAFO). DCC reserves the right to proceed directly to award on the basis of initial tenders without conducting negotiations or requesting BAFOs. Any revised or final tenders will be assessed against the published award criteria and methodology. **Stage 5 – Contract award:** DCC will determine the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) for each Lot, subject to the published Lot allocation and Primary/Reserve Supplier appointment methodology. DCC will complete the applicable assessment summary, Contract Award Notice and standstill requirements under the Procurement Act 2023 before entering into contracts. All stages, including any clarification, negotiation, revised tender submissions and permitted changes to the procedure, will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the procurement documents.
CPV: Sludge transport services
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · all with a published value (£6,000,000 together)Lot #1Intercompany Haulage North WalesRenewalPublished value£1,000,000
Provision of planned and ad hoc wastewater sludge cake haulage services between DCWW operational sites, treatment facilities and designated storage locations across North Wales. Services include the safe collection, transportation and delivery of sludge cake using suitable vehicles and DCWW-provided skips and specialist trailers, including associated operational, maintenance and regulatory compliance requirements.
Lot #2Intercompany Haulage South WalesRenewalPublished value£2,000,000
Intercompany Haulage South WalesProvision of planned and ad hoc wastewater sludge cake haulage services between DCWW operational sites, treatment facilities and designated storage locations across South Wales. Services include the safe collection, transportation and delivery of sludge cake using suitable vehicles and DCWW-provided skips and specialist trailers, including associated operational, maintenance and regulatory compliance requirements.
Lot #3Cake to land Haulage North WalesRenewalPublished value£1,000,000
Provision of planned and ad hoc wastewater sludge cake haulage services across North Wales, including transportation and delivery to approved agricultural land, storage facilities and other authorised destinations. Services include associated tipping, stockpile management and ancillary activities where required, together with applicable environmental, safety and regulatory compliance obligations.
Lot #4Cake to land Haulage South WalesRenewalPublished value£2,000,000
Provision of planned and ad hoc wastewater sludge cake haulage services across South Wales, including transportation and delivery to approved agricultural land, storage facilities and other authorised destinations. Services include associated tipping, stockpile management and ancillary activities where required, together with applicable environmental, safety and regulatory compliance obligations.
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- Turnover usually expected: about £499,658 – ~£999,316 per lot (twice each lot's annual value).
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How Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig buys Refuse disposal and treatment (CPV 9051), and who usually turns up
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Lot #1Intercompany Haulage North WalesCPV 9051Published estimate£1.0m
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Middle 50%£984k–£1.0m
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £1.2bn95 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 27 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 | |
| £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 | |
| £27m14 awards in 36m · last 3 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 | |
| £2.0m5 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 4 live · £1.3m 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 | |
Recresco LtdLarge | £2.2m3 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | 2 live · £1.7m 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. | 24% below n=2 |
Lot #2Intercompany Haulage South WalesCPV 9051Published estimate£2.0m
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £1.2bn95 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 27 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 | |
| £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 | |
| £2.6m21 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 2 live · £61k 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. | 18% below n=1 | |
Recresco LtdLarge | £2.2m3 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | 2 live · £1.7m 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. | 24% below n=2 |
| 5 awards in 36m · last 5 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #3Cake to land Haulage North WalesCPV 9051Published estimate£1.0m
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Middle 50%£984k–£1.0m
Estimate£1.0m
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £1.2bn95 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 27 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 | |
| £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 | |
| £8.5m15 awards in 36m · last 5 months ago | 6 live · £9.3m 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. | 17% above n=18 | |
Recresco LtdLarge | £2.2m3 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | 2 live · £1.7m 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. | 24% below n=2 |
| £2.2m4 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #4Cake to land Haulage South WalesCPV 9051Published estimate£2.0m
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Middle 50%£1.9m–£2.0m
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £1.2bn95 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 27 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 | |
| £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 | |
| £2.6m21 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 2 live · £61k 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. | 18% below n=1 | |
| £691k8 awards in 36m · last this month | 3 live · £1.1m 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. | 10% above n=2 | |
Recresco LtdLarge | £2.2m3 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | 2 live · £1.7m 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. | 24% below n=2 |
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Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible 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
- Utilities
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 22 Oct 2026, 21:55 BST
- Last source update
- 22 Oct 2026, 21:55 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 28 Jan 2027
- Authority reference
DCWW2095 Sludge Cake Haulage- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-100217- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Not published
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-078e63Find a Tender
- How it runs
Dŵr Cymru Cyfyngedig (DCC) will conduct this procurement using the Competitive Flexible Procedure under section 20 of the Procurement Act 2023.
**Stage 1 – Combined submission:** Suppliers must submit their Conditions of Participation (CoP) response and Invitation to Tender (ITT) response by the published submission deadline. Both responses are submitted at the same time.
**Stage 2 – Conditions of Participation assessment:** DCC will first assess each supplier's CoP response against the published participation requirements, including applicable mandatory pass/fail criteria and minimum thresholds. Only suppliers satisfying all applicable requirements will progress to evaluation of their ITT response.
**Stage 3 – Initial tender evaluation:** Qualifying tenders will be evaluated separately for each Lot against the published award criteria and assessment methodology. Technical quality will account for 40% and commercial evaluation for 60% of the total score. Minimum technical scores will apply only to individual questions expressly identified in the procurement documents. There is no overall minimum technical score.
**Stage 4 – Clarification, negotiation and final tenders:** Following initial evaluation, DCC may undertake clarification and/or negotiation with participating suppliers and may invite revised or final tenders, including a Best and Final Offer (BAFO). DCC reserves the right to proceed directly to award on the basis of initial tenders without conducting negotiations or requesting BAFOs. Any revised or final tenders will be assessed against the published award criteria and methodology.
**Stage 5 – Contract award:** DCC will determine the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) for each Lot, subject to the published Lot allocation and Primary/Reserve Supplier appointment methodology. DCC will complete the applicable assessment summary, Contract Award Notice and standstill requirements under the Procurement Act 2023 before entering into contracts.
All stages, including any clarification, negotiation, revised tender submissions and permitted changes to the procedure, will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the procurement documents.
How to participate & submission route
Official notice Submit via Jaggaer- Requests to participate (first stage)
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- Tender submission deadline
- 18 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
dwrcymru-welshwater.bravosolution.co.uk ↗
Participation instructions — how to express an interest in this opportunity.
- Register your organisation on the DCC eSourcing Portal (this is only required once so please check whether there is an existing account registered for your organisation — multiple users can be added as required);
- Express an interest in the opportunity:
— log in to the portal with your username and password,
— click the 'PQQs/ ITTs Open to all Suppliers' link,
— click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content,
— click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page — this will move the PQQ/ ITT into your 'My PQQs/ITTs' page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only),
— you can now access any attachments by clicking 'Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT details' box.
- Responding to the Opportunity
— click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT details'. You can choose to 'Create response' or 'Decline to Respond',
— you can now use the messaging function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification,
— note the deadline for completion and follow the onscreen instructions to complete your response — there may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform,
— you must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please Note the following
— you must download the documents yourself after you have expressed interest, they will not be sent to you,
— expressions of Interest will ONLY be accepted through the eSourcing Portal
— all documentation must be returned electronically via the eSourcing Portal,
— if you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eSourcing helpdesk using the contract information provided on the home page.
Timeline
22 Oct 2026 → 1 Apr 2027 · 5 dates- Tender notice published1 day ago22 Oct 2026, 21:55 BST
- Today23 Oct 2026
- Clarification questions byin 7 days30 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Submission deadlinein 26 days18 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Award decision expected byin 97 days28 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 159 days1 Apr 2027, 00:00 BST
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published22 Oct 2026, 21:55 BSTUK4
Commercial outcome & contract awards
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Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (1)
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- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender