Tender Opportunity: Treated Residual Waste Recovery Services – Lancashire
Contract Value: £39.7 Million (Excluding VAT)Tender Submission Deadline: 24 November 2026, 11:00 AM
Contract Location: Lancashire, United Kingdom
Overview of the Tender Opportunity
A significant public procurement opportunity is available for experienced waste management and recovery service providers in Lancashire.
The contract, valued at approximately £39.7 million excluding VAT (£47.64 million including VAT), covers the collection, direct transportation, weighing and recovery of treated residual waste from two treatment plants.
The requirement involves managing up to 75,000 tonnes of treated residual waste annually, with services divided into two separate lots.
The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing eligible suppliers to compete for the opportunity.
The initial contract period will run from 1 June 2027 to 31 May 2029, with potential extensions of up to two additional years, exercised in 12-month periods.
Contract Structure and Lot Details
The contract is divided into two lots, with one service provider appointed to each.
Lot A – Treated Residual Waste Recovery
Estimated Value: £19,850,000 excluding VAT
The successful contractor will be responsible for collecting, transporting, weighing and recovering up to 37,500 tonnes of treated residual waste annually.
The service includes:
Collection and direct transportation of treated residual waste.
Weighing and recovery of collected materials.
Use of suitable articulated vehicles with a target payload of 21–23 tonnes.
Weekday collections, with Saturday morning availability when required.
Compliance with relevant environmental and transport regulations.
Lot B – Treated Residual Waste Recovery
Estimated Value: £19,850,000 excluding VAT
Lot B covers an equivalent annual waste volume and follows the same operational requirements as Lot A.
Each lot includes a guaranteed minimum tonnage, with additional reserve tonnage potentially notified before each contract year.
Both lots offer an initial two-year contract period, with possible extensions of up to 24 months.
Supplier Eligibility and Requirements
Interested suppliers must demonstrate their technical capability, financial stability and compliance with applicable waste management regulations.
Operational and Environmental Requirements
Suppliers must have access to appropriate waste recovery facilities and demonstrate:
Valid planning permission and Environmental Permits.
Access to a suitable weighbridge.
Legal rights to use the proposed facilities throughout the contract period.
Appropriate waste carrier registration and vehicle operator licensing.
Suitable transport vehicles meeting the specified payload and height requirements.
A lawful recovery route, including arrangements for managing residual materials.
The waste materials fall under European Waste Catalogue codes 19 12 10 and/or 19 12 12.
Financial and Insurance Requirements
Suppliers must meet the specified financial thresholds, including:
A current ratio of at least 0.7.
A debt ratio not exceeding 1.
Employers’ liability insurance of £10 million.
Environmental impairment insurance of £2 million.
The tender documents contain differing public liability insurance requirements of £5 million and £10 million. Suppliers should seek clarification before submission.
Relevant Experience and Health & Safety
Applicants must also provide evidence of relevant experience, including up to three comparable contracts completed or undertaken within the previous three years.
Supporting documentation includes health and safety policies, risk assessments and relevant incident reporting records.
Tender Evaluation Criteria
The procurement will assess eligible submissions against two principal award criteria:
Price – 90%
The commercial competitiveness of the proposed service will account for the majority of the evaluation.
Social Value – 10%
Suppliers must demonstrate how their proposed services will contribute to local social value objectives.
A social value delivery plan of up to 1,000 words is required.
In addition, suppliers must successfully complete a pass-or-fail quality questionnaire covering operational facilities, transportation arrangements, recovery facilities where applicable, and proposed service delivery methods.
Important Tender Dates
Clarification Deadline: 13 November 2026, 12:00 PM
Tender Submission Deadline: 24 November 2026, 11:00 AM
Contract Commencement: 1 June 2027
Initial Contract Completion: 31 May 2029
Suppliers are encouraged to review the full procurement documentation and submit clarification questions before the specified deadline.
How Sterling Tender Solutions Can Help
Preparing a competitive tender submission for a contract of this scale requires careful planning, detailed documentation and a clear understanding of the evaluation criteria.
At Sterling Tender Solutions, we support businesses throughout the public procurement process, helping them identify opportunities, assess their readiness and prepare professional tender submissions.
Our services include:
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Whether you are an established waste management contractor or a business seeking to expand into public sector procurement, our team can help you navigate the tendering process.
Interested in This Opportunity?
With an estimated value of £39.7 million, this procurement represents a substantial opportunity for qualified waste management and recovery providers.
The submission deadline is 24 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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