Food Waste Treatment and Disposal Contract

The Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking suppliers for the treatment and disposal of food waste across four designated lots. - **Lot 1**: Food Waste Treatment in the northern part of the Authority Area, with a collection area map provided. The contract will start on April 1, 2026, and will last for 4 years, with a possible 3-year extension. All lots will expire at the same time. - **Lot 2**: Similar to Lot 1, this lot also covers food waste treatment in the northern part of the Authority Area, starting on the same date and with the same terms. - **Lot 3**: This lot covers food waste treatment in the southern part of the Authority Area, starting on November 24, 2026, with a 4-year term and a possible 3-year extension. - **Lot 4**: Similar to Lot 3, this lot also covers food waste treatment in the southern part of the Authority Area, starting on the same date and with the same terms. Interested suppliers should carefully read the provided information and guidance in the tender documents to ensure a complete submission. Key points include: - Adherence to word count limits; excess information will not be considered. - Responses to all questions are mandatory. - Unrequested additional documents will be disregarded. - Follow the timeline for questions and submission dates. - All communications must be conducted through the In-tend portal; direct contact with the service area is not permitted. - Regularly check the Clarification tab for updates and responses to bidder questions, which will be shared with all bidders to maintain fairness. - Avoid submitting your tender just before the deadline to prevent IT issues; email submissions will not be accepted. - The Council will provide support throughout the tender process. For any uncertainties, contact the Procurement lead via the In-tend system. To participate, suppliers must 'Opt In' to confirm their intention to submit a tender. If a supplier decides not to participate, they can 'Opt Out,' which will stop any system-generated communications but allows them to opt back in later.