Official UK procurement notice
Commercial Waste Disposal Contract
Authority: Chichester District Council (Local council)·On behalf of: Hampshire County Council
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe Environmental Protection Act 1990 allows Chichester District Council (CDC), Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council (A&W) (collectively referred to as 'the Councils' in this document) to collect commercial waste from businesses and a charge to be levied for this service. The Councils business waste and recycling service is well established, has a good local reputation and has successfully expanded in recent years.
The Councils have a duty to ensure all waste collected is properly disposed of and must therefore have a contract in place with a supplier to provide processing and disposal services. (Waste duty of care: code of practice (accessible version) - GOV.UK)
CPV: Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services · Refuse and waste related services · Refuse disposal and treatment · Refuse recycling services · Waste-tip management services
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · all with a published value (£9,000,000 together) · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Chichester District Council: Mixed Municipal WasteAwardedRenewalPublished value£5,300,000
Provision of a service to dispose of mixed municipal waste on behalf of Chichester District Council.
Lot #2Chichester District Council: Biodegradable Kitchen and Canteen WasteAwardedRenewalPublished value£150,000
Provision of a service to dispose of biodegradable kitchen and canteen waste on behalf of Chichester District Council.
Lot #3Adur District and Worthing Bough Councils: Mixed Municipal WasteAwardedRenewalPublished value£3,500,000
Provision of a service to dispose of mixed municipal waste on behalf of Adur District and Worthing Bough Councils.
Lot #4Adur District and Worthing Borough Councils: Biodegradable Kitchen and Canteen WasteAwardedRenewalPublished value£50,000
Provision of a service to dispose of biodegradable kitchen and canteen waste on behalf of Adur District and Worthing Borough Councils.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (7)
- Quality criterion 1 (Lot 0): 8%
- Quality criterion 2 (Lot 0): 6%
- Quality criterion 3 (Lot 0): 6%
- Quality criterion 4 (Lot 0): 4%
- Quality criterion 5 (Lot 0): 3%
- Quality criterion 6 (Lot 0): 3%
- Cost criterion 1 (Lot 0): 70%
Published award criteria (7)
- Quality criterion 1 (Lot 0): Method Statement Question - End destination
- Quality criterion 2 (Lot 0): Method Statement Question - Health and Safety and Staff Training
- Quality criterion 3 (Lot 0): Method Statement Question - Site Operations
- Quality criterion 4 (Lot 0): Method Statement Question - Business Continuity
- Quality criterion 5 (Lot 0): Method Statement Question - Reject Loads
- Quality criterion 6 (Lot 0): Method Statement Question - Social Value
- Cost criterion 1 (Lot 0): Scenario - Cost of Disposal
- Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
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
- Awarded
- 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
- 10 Jul 2025, 16:08 BST
- Last source update
- 8 Jan 2026, 10:01 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 22 Dec 2025
- Authority reference
CDC27061- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-068473- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d29Find a Tender- Contract terms summary
Chichester District Council
Invoices should be submitted to invoices@chichester.gov.uk and must include a valid Purchase Order number as supplied by the Council.
If any discrepancies or issues are identified, the council will notify the service provider within 10 working days of receiving the invoice. The notification will include details of the dispute, and any supporting information required to resolve the matter. Payment of the disputed amount may be withheld until the issue is resolved.
Adur and Worthing Council
Invoices should be submitted to payments@adur-worthing.gov.uk and must include a valid Purchase Order number as supplied by the Council.
If any discrepancies or issues are identified, the council will notify the service provider within 10 working days of receiving the invoice. The notification will include details of the dispute, and any supporting information required to resolve the matter. Payment of the disputed amount may be withheld until the issue is resolved.
- Risks
Ethical / Legal Disposal of Waste
Suppliers must dispose of all waste legally and with environmental considerations being factored in. Not doing so causes huge political risk as well as environmental impact. Suppliers will be targeted on reducing waste that is sent to landfill as well as ensuring compliancy to the following:
- The Environmental Protection Act 1990,
- The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011,
- The Environment Act 2021,
- The Landfill Directive,
- Animal By-Products Regulations
Future regulations will also need consideration:
- Digital Waste Tracking (from April 2026)
As well as the above, suppliers should hold a waste carriers licence
Reduced Control
Outsourcing of waste disposal means the Authority have little visibility or direct control over how waste is disposed or volumes taken by suppliers. Suppliers will have KPI's written that monitors data reporting and acceptance of waste.
Increased Rates of Disposal
The marketplace for disposal of waste is small and with more and more waste being produced, and more requirements coming into force (food waste collection) the volumes will increases. This 'supply and demand' type economy may drive costs up to the Councils. any price rises will in line with fair market rates or aligned to the relevant pricing index and agreed by the Councils.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 21 Nov 2025, 14:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 12 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
10 Jul 2025 → 19 Jan 2026 · 11 dates- Planning notice published10 Jul 2025, 16:08 BST
- Market engagement24 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
CDC and A&W are exploring options in respect of Commercial Waste Disposal Services, and are keen to engage with suppliers who can deliver these against the below waste types;
- Mixed municipal waste – black bag waste (EWC code 20 03 01).
- Biodegradable kitchen and canteen waste (EWC code 20 01 08).
Additionally, the ability to deliver against further recycling streams such as co-mingled dry recycling, and paper and cardboard, would be of benefit.
For information, the below waste types will not form part of this contract;
- Clinical / medical waste.
- Asbestos.
- Hazardous waste.
To achieve this aim, the Councils kindly ask interested Contractors to complete and submit a Market Engagement questionnaire. This questionnaire can be found here - Hampshire County Council Electronic Tendering Site - home. All answers provided will offer insight into how the market might consider this opportunity. Any information provided will be treated as confidential and non-binding but note it may be used to inform the final specification, brief and pricing document.
The questionnaire on the In-Tend portal contains information in the form of supporting documents to support the completion of the questionnaire. If you require further clarity of information, please submit enquiries/questions via the In-tend portal link.
All information required for completing the questionnaire is included in the document itself. Please only submit completed questionnaires via the In-Tend portal, as company literature or promotional material will not be considered.
Please submit completed questionnaires via the link above.
The deadline for submitting completed questionnaires is Thursday 24th July, 17:00.
- Next notice expected4 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published364 days ago27 Oct 2025, 11:05 GMT
- Clarification questions by348 days ago12 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Submission deadline339 days ago21 Nov 2025, 14:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by308 days ago22 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts295 days ago5 Jan 2026
- Assessment summaries sent292 days ago8 Jan 2026
- Latest notice published292 days ago8 Jan 2026, 10:01 GMT
- Standstill ends280 days ago19 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
Notice history
10 events · 7 releases on Find a Tender · since 10 Jul 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published10 Jul 2025, 16:08 BSTUK2
- Pipeline notice published23 Jul 2025, 10:48 BSTUK1
- Status changed to planned23 Jul 2025, 10:48 BST
- Tender notice published27 Oct 2025, 11:05 GMTUK4
- Status changed to active27 Oct 2025, 11:05 GMT
- Procurement method changed27 Oct 2025, 11:05 GMT
- Deadline published: 21 Nov 2025, 14:00 GMT27 Oct 2025, 11:05 GMT
- Status changed to complete8 Jan 2026, 10:01 GMT
- Contract award notice published8 Jan 2026, 10:01 GMTUK6
- Contract signature expected30 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
Routine re-releases (7)
- 2026-01: 1 release · 8 Jan 2026
- 2025-10: 1 release · 27 Oct 2025
- 2025-07: 2 releases · 10 Jul 2025, 23 Jul 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Chichester District Council: Mixed Municipal Waste1 award | |||
| Grundon Waste Management Limited, TJ Waste & Recycling LimitedSME, VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITEDjoint awardCommercial Waste Disposal Contract - Lot 116 Feb 2026 – 14 Feb 2028 · up to 4 Feb 2031Extensions: The contract will have three extension options of 12 months each being available upon satisfactory review 3 months prior to each contract end date. | £5,300,000 | 6 Jan 2026standstill to 19 Jan 2026 | Standstill |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Chichester District Council: Mixed Municipal Waste | 2final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonGrundon Waste Management Ltd. · South East England · 1
- wonTJ Waste & RecyclingSME · South East England · 1
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
4 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Adur District CouncilContracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government
- Hampshire County CouncilProcuring entityChichester District Council are the lead Authority on this procurement, however Hampshire County Council are leading the Procurement on behalf of Chichester District Council, Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council as part of a procurement services delivery arrangement.
- Worthing Borough CouncilContracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government
Bidders & participating suppliers
3 commercial parties on the notice · 2 awarded- Grundon Waste Management Ltd.Awarded supplier
- TJ Waste & RecyclingBidder / tenderer
- Veolia ES (UK) LimitedAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (7)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Pipeline notice Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender