TENDER OPPORTUNITY - Treated Residual Waste Recovery Services – Lancashire
Lancashire | £39.7 Million Contract
A significant waste management procurement opportunity is available in Lancashire, with an estimated contract value of £39,700,000 (excluding VAT).
The contract involves the collection, direct transportation, weighing and recovery of treated residual waste from Thornton Waste Recovery Park.
The requirement covers up to 75,000 tonnes of treated residual waste annually, divided into two separate contract lots.
The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, with one service provider appointed to each lot.
Contract Overview
Detail | Information |
Project | Treated Residual Waste Recovery Services |
Location | Thornton Waste Recovery Park, Lancashire |
Estimated Contract Value | £39,700,000 (excluding VAT) |
Contract Value (incl. VAT) | £47,640,000 |
Procurement Procedure | Open Procedure |
Contract Type | Services |
Number of Lots | 2 |
Contract Start | 1 June 2027 |
Contract Completion | 31 May 2029 |
Possible Extension | Up to 24 additional months |
Clarification Deadline | 13 November 2026, 12:00 |
Tender Submission Deadline | 24 November 2026, 11:00 |
Contract Location
The services will operate from:
Thornton Waste Recovery Park, Lancashire
The appointed providers will be responsible for collecting treated residual waste directly from the facility and transporting it to appropriate recovery facilities.
Most transportation movements are expected to involve articulated vehicles with target payloads of approximately 21–23 tonnes.
Collections will generally take place Monday to Friday, with Saturday morning availability until 12:00 where required.
Project Scope
The contract requires suitably qualified waste management operators to deliver collection, transportation and recovery services.
The principal requirements include:
1. Waste Collection
Collection of treated residual waste from Thornton Waste Recovery Park in accordance with the contractual requirements.
2. Direct Transportation
Transportation of collected waste to recovery facilities using suitable vehicles and logistics arrangements.
3. Waste Weighing
Accurate weighing of collected waste as part of the service delivery process.
4. Waste Recovery
Recovery of treated residual waste through the provider’s proposed recovery arrangements.
5. Operational Capacity
Demonstrating the ability to manage the required waste volumes, including reserve tonnage and capacity obligations specified in the tender documentation.
6. Service Planning
Establishing reliable collection schedules, transportation arrangements and operational procedures to support continuous service delivery.
Providers must demonstrate their ability to manage the required volumes while meeting the operational and contractual obligations.
Contract Lot Structure
The procurement is divided into two lots, each with an estimated value of £19,850,000 excluding VAT.
Lot 1.1 – Treated Residual Waste Recovery
Estimated value: £19,850,000 excluding VAT
Annual volume: Up to 37,500 tonnes
Contract duration: 1 June 2027 – 31 May 2029
One provider to be appointed
Lot 2.2 – Treated Residual Waste Recovery
Estimated value: £19,850,000 excluding VAT
Annual volume: Up to 37,500 tonnes
Contract duration: 1 June 2027 – 31 May 2029
One provider to be appointed
Both lots share the same core service requirements, with each covering a separate proportion of the overall annual waste recovery requirement.
The contracts may be extended in 12-month periods for up to an additional 24 months.
Tender Evaluation
The contract will be evaluated using the following award criteria:
Evaluation Criteria | Weighting |
Price | 90% |
Social Value | 10% |
Price – 90%
Commercial competitiveness will play a significant role in the evaluation process.
Bidders should ensure that their pricing accurately reflects the costs associated with waste collection, transportation, weighing, recovery and operational capacity.
Social Value – 10%
Social value commitments will account for the remaining 10% of the evaluation.
Bidders should carefully review the procurement documentation to understand the applicable social value requirements and how their proposals will be assessed.
Pass or Fail Requirements
The procurement also includes a pass-or-fail questionnaire covering:
Provider facilities and transportation arrangements.
Recovery facility information, where applicable.
Method statements and process overviews.
Bidders must ensure that their submissions adequately address these requirements.
Important Dates
Clarification Deadline: 13 November 2026 at 12:00
Tender Submission Deadline: 24 November 2026 at 11:00
Contract Commencement: 1 June 2027
Initial Contract Completion: 31 May 2029
Businesses considering this opportunity should review the procurement documentation carefully and allow sufficient time to prepare their submissions.
How Sterling Tender Solutions Can Help
Sterling Tender Solutions supports businesses across the waste management, environmental services and logistics sectors in preparing compliant and competitive tender submissions.
Our services include:
Tender readiness assessments
Bid preparation and submission support
Tender documentation reviews
Pricing and commercial response guidance
Social value response development
Procurement compliance support
For this opportunity, bidders should pay particular attention to their operational capacity, transportation arrangements, recovery processes, commercial pricing and social value commitments.
With price accounting for 90% of the evaluation, a well-structured and commercially competitive submission will be particularly important.
Interested in This Opportunity?
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