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Change to Period of Validity of existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for The Supply of Services Relating to the Treatment and Energy Recovery/Disposal of Residual Waste Arisings - Extension to 23 February 2029

arc21 · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 00:06.

Opportunity overview

On 5 August 2022, arc21 published notice 2022/S 000-021639 (the "Notice") concerning the establishment of arc21's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for its ongoing requirement for the supply of services relating to the Treatment and Energy Recovery/Disposal of Residual Waste Arisings. The DPS was initially established on 27 October 2022. The period of validity stated in the Notice was for an initial period of 48 months (i.e. until 27 October 2026), but the Notice stated that the DPS was anticipated to remain live for a further 48 months after this. The purpose of this notice is to record that the period of validity of the DPS has been changed by extending the period of validity to 23 February 2029 (so that the period of validity of the DPS is from 27 October 2022 to 23 February 2029). The DPS is divided into four (4) Lots, for the provision of services relating to the treatment and energy recovery or disposal of Member Councils' residual waste arisings: Lot 1 predominantly incorporates residual kerbside collections and residual waste from commercial/trade collections, which may be mixed with other residual waste streams. Lot 2 predominantly incorporates residual waste from Household Waste Recycling Centres which may be mixed with other residual waste streams. Lot 3 predominantly incorporates combined residual kerbside waste from commercial/trade collections and Household Waste Recycling Centre waste which may be mixed with other residual waste streams. Lot 4 predominantly incorporates other residual waste streams such as street litter, bulky waste and fly tipped waste and which may include waste arising from bonfires that has not or cannot be combined in any of the Lots. Within each of the Lots there may also be a requirement for the Contractor(s) to provide a delivery point(s) within a specified range; the loading of waste and/or an element of waste transport. The DPS is a two-stage process. There is no intention to limit the minimum and maximum number of service providers. The DPS will be open to entrants, throughout its life, who meet the minimum criteria. Further information on the selection process can be found within the procurement documents. In addition to the specific Participating Bodies detailed in the notice, Call-Off Competitions may include waste from NI Councils who are not constituent councils of arc21. For previous information regarding this DPS, please refer to the original Contract Notice reference: 2022/S 000-021639, https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021639-2022? For the avoidance of doubt, Economic Operators that have already had Applications accepted under the DPS do not need to respond to this Contract Notice as they are already admitted to the DPS under their respective Lots.

Classification

  • CPV90500000 — Refuse and waste related services
  • CPV90511000 — Refuse collection services
  • CPV90512000 — Refuse transport services
  • CPV90513100 — Household-refuse disposal services

Lots

  • Lot 1 - The provision of services concerning residual kerbside collections and residual waste from commercial/trade collectionsValue not stated
  • Lot 2 - The provision of services concerning residual waste from Household Waste Recycling CentresValue not stated
  • Lot 3 - The provision of services concerning combined residual kerbside waste from commercial/trade collections and Household Waste Recycling Centre wasteValue not stated
  • Lot 4 - The provision of services concerning other residual waste streams such as street litter, bulky waste, fly tipped waste that has not or cannot be combined in any of the LotsValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
4320754 / 4522200
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Has Recurrence
No
Review Details
Review procedures are as set out in the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Proceedings under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 are time limited, and any such proceedings must be brought in the High Court of Northern Ireland.

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
90500000
Description
Refuse and waste related services

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
4

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Appropriate evidence to be provided, that at the time of submission, the Economic Operator has the necessary consents in place for the delivery of the scope of services intended for Call-Off contracts awarded under the DPS. This is envisaged to include evidence of all necessary regulatory consents including: - waste licences/permits, - working plans, or - exemption certificates in relation to the facility / facilities proposed to be used to treat the waste by a physical, chemical thermal or biological process, or combination of these processes, which includes sorting and evidence to support energy recovery status. Where disposal forms part of the solution, the regulatory consents for the proposed landfill should also be provided.

Applies To

supplier

Contract terms

Performance Terms
The appointed Contractor(s) will be responsible for collating and reporting data and reporting performance relevant to each contract awarded under the DPS.

Techniques

Has Dynamic Purchasing System
Yes

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
23 Feb 2029

Submission terms

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 - The provision of services concerning residual kerbside collections and residual waste from commercial/trade collections
Description
On 5 August 2022, arc21 published notice 2022/S 000-021639 (the "Notice") concerning the establishment of arc21's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for its ongoing requirement for the supply of services relating to the Treatment and Energy Recovery/Disposal of Residual Waste Arisings. The DPS was initially established on 27 October 2022. The period of validity stated in the Notice was for an initial period of 48 months (i.e. until 27 October 2026), but the Notice stated that the DPS was anticipated to remain live for a further 48 months after this. The purpose of this notice is to record that the period of validity of the DPS has been changed by extending the period of validity to 23 February 2029 (so that the period of validity of the DPS is from 27 October 2022 to 23 February 2029). The DPS is divided into four (4) Lots, for the provision of services relating to the treatment and energy recovery or disposal of Member Councils' residual waste arisings: Lot 1 predominantly incorporates residual kerbside collections and residual waste from commercial/trade collections, which may be mixed with other residual waste streams. Lot 2 predominantly incorporates residual waste from Household Waste Recycling Centres which may be mixed with other residual waste streams. Lot 3 predominantly incorporates combined residual kerbside waste from commercial/trade collections and Household Waste Recycling Centre waste which may be mixed with other residual waste streams. Lot 4 predominantly incorporates other residual waste streams such as street litter, bulky waste and fly tipped waste and which may include waste arising from bonfires that has not or cannot be combined in any of the Lots. Within each of the Lots there may also be a requirement for the Contractor(s) to provide a delivery point(s) within a specified range; the loading of waste and/or an element of waste transport. The DPS is a two-stage process. There is no intention to limit the minimum and maximum number of service providers. The DPS will be open to entrants, throughout its life, who meet the minimum criteria. Further information on the selection process can be found within the procurement documents. In addition to the specific Participating Bodies detailed in the notice, Call-Off Competitions may include waste from NI Councils who are not constituent councils of arc21. For previous information regarding this DPS, please refer to the original Contract Notice reference: 2022/S 000-021639, https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021639-2022? For the avoidance of doubt, Economic Operators that have already had Applications accepted under the DPS do not need to respond to this Contract Notice as they are already admitted to the DPS under their respective Lots. Additional information: The duration specified in 2.7) is the total duration of the DPS, from its establishment on 27th October 2022 to the expiry of its extended period of validity on 23 February 2029. The duration of individual contracts awarded under the DPS may vary. The initial contracts awarded under the DPS have generally been for a duration of at least 3 years with arc21 having the option of extending for a further period(s) of up to 48 months. In relation to any further contracts awarded under the DPS, it is not possible at this stage to determine their duration meaning they may be of similar or longer duration than envisaged in the original notice. The value included in section II.1.5 is the estimated value of all contracts currently envisaged to be awarded under the DPS if it is extended for its full duration (and if the contract extensions are fully utilised). Due to the nature of the Lots it is not possible at this stage to accurately predict which Lot the councils will allocate their waste to and therefore it is not possible to estimate the value of each Lot individually over the life of the DPS. arc21 reserves the right to terminate the DPS at any time.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,280

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 - The provision of services concerning residual waste from Household Waste Recycling Centres
Description
On 5 August 2022, arc21 published notice 2022/S 000-021639 (the "Notice") concerning the establishment of arc21's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for its ongoing requirement for the supply of services relating to the Treatment and Energy Recovery/Disposal of Residual Waste Arisings. The DPS was initially established on 27 October 2022. The period of validity stated in the Notice was for an initial period of 48 months (i.e. until 27 October 2026), but the Notice stated that the DPS was anticipated to remain live for a further 48 months after this. The purpose of this notice is to record that the period of validity of the DPS has been changed by extending the period of validity to 23 February 2029 (so that the period of validity of the DPS is from 27 October 2022 to 23 February 2029). The DPS is divided into four (4) Lots, for the provision of services relating to the treatment and energy recovery or disposal of Member Councils' residual waste arisings: Lot 1 predominantly incorporates residual kerbside collections and residual waste from commercial/trade collections, which may be mixed with other residual waste streams. Lot 2 predominantly incorporates residual waste from Household Waste Recycling Centres which may be mixed with other residual waste streams. Lot 3 predominantly incorporates combined residual kerbside waste from commercial/trade collections and Household Waste Recycling Centre waste which may be mixed with other residual waste streams. Lot 4 predominantly incorporates other residual waste streams such as street litter, bulky waste and fly tipped waste and which may include waste arising from bonfires that has not or cannot be combined in any of the Lots. Within each of the Lots there may also be a requirement for the Contractor(s) to provide a delivery point(s) within a specified range; the loading of waste and/or an element of waste transport. The DPS is a two-stage process. There is no intention to limit the minimum and maximum number of service providers. The DPS will be open to entrants, throughout its life, who meet the minimum criteria. Further information on the selection process can be found within the procurement documents. In addition to the specific Participating Bodies detailed in the notice, Call-Off Competitions may include waste from NI Councils who are not constituent councils of arc21. For previous information regarding this DPS, please refer to the original Contract Notice reference: 2022/S 000-021639, https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021639-2022? For the avoidance of doubt, Economic Operators that have already had Applications accepted under the DPS do not need to respond to this Contract Notice as they are already admitted to the DPS under their respective Lots. Additional information: The duration specified in 2.7) is the total duration of the DPS, from its establishment on 27th October 2022 to the expiry of its extended period of validity on 23 February 2029. The duration of individual contracts awarded under the DPS may vary. The initial contracts awarded under the DPS have generally been for a duration of at least 3 years with arc21 having the option of extending for a further period(s) of up to 48 months. In relation to any further contracts awarded under the DPS, it is not possible at this stage to determine their duration meaning they may be of similar or longer duration than envisaged in the original notice. The value included in section II.1.5 is the estimated value of all contracts currently envisaged to be awarded under the DPS if it is extended for its full duration (and if the contract extensions are fully utilised). Due to the nature of the Lots it is not possible at this stage to accurately predict which Lot the councils will allocate their waste to and therefore it is not possible to estimate the value of each Lot individually over the life of the DPS. arc21 reserves the right to terminate the DPS at any time.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,280

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 3 - The provision of services concerning combined residual kerbside waste from commercial/trade collections and Household Waste Recycling Centre waste
Description
On 5 August 2022, arc21 published notice 2022/S 000-021639 (the "Notice") concerning the establishment of arc21's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for its ongoing requirement for the supply of services relating to the Treatment and Energy Recovery/Disposal of Residual Waste Arisings. The DPS was initially established on 27 October 2022. The period of validity stated in the Notice was for an initial period of 48 months (i.e. until 27 October 2026), but the Notice stated that the DPS was anticipated to remain live for a further 48 months after this. The purpose of this notice is to record that the period of validity of the DPS has been changed by extending the period of validity to 23 February 2029 (so that the period of validity of the DPS is from 27 October 2022 to 23 February 2029). The DPS is divided into four (4) Lots, for the provision of services relating to the treatment and energy recovery or disposal of Member Councils' residual waste arisings: Lot 1 predominantly incorporates residual kerbside collections and residual waste from commercial/trade collections, which may be mixed with other residual waste streams. Lot 2 predominantly incorporates residual waste from Household Waste Recycling Centres which may be mixed with other residual waste streams. Lot 3 predominantly incorporates combined residual kerbside waste from commercial/trade collections and Household Waste Recycling Centre waste which may be mixed with other residual waste streams. Lot 4 predominantly incorporates other residual waste streams such as street litter, bulky waste and fly tipped waste and which may include waste arising from bonfires that has not or cannot be combined in any of the Lots. Within each of the Lots there may also be a requirement for the Contractor(s) to provide a delivery point(s) within a specified range; the loading of waste and/or an element of waste transport. The DPS is a two-stage process. There is no intention to limit the minimum and maximum number of service providers. The DPS will be open to entrants, throughout its life, who meet the minimum criteria. Further information on the selection process can be found within the procurement documents. In addition to the specific Participating Bodies detailed in the notice, Call-Off Competitions may include waste from NI Councils who are not constituent councils of arc21. For previous information regarding this DPS, please refer to the original Contract Notice reference: 2022/S 000-021639, https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021639-2022? For the avoidance of doubt, Economic Operators that have already had Applications accepted under the DPS do not need to respond to this Contract Notice as they are already admitted to the DPS under their respective Lots. Additional information: The duration specified in 2.7) is the total duration of the DPS, from its establishment on 27th October 2022 to the expiry of its extended period of validity on 23 February 2029. The duration of individual contracts awarded under the DPS may vary. The initial contracts awarded under the DPS have generally been for a duration of at least 3 years with arc21 having the option of extending for a further period(s) of up to 48 months. In relation to any further contracts awarded under the DPS, it is not possible at this stage to determine their duration meaning they may be of similar or longer duration than envisaged in the original notice. The value included in section II.1.5 is the estimated value of all contracts currently envisaged to be awarded under the DPS if it is extended for its full duration (and if the contract extensions are fully utilised). Due to the nature of the Lots it is not possible at this stage to accurately predict which Lot the councils will allocate their waste to and therefore it is not possible to estimate the value of each Lot individually over the life of the DPS. arc21 reserves the right to terminate the DPS at any time.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,280

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Lot 4 - The provision of services concerning other residual waste streams such as street litter, bulky waste, fly tipped waste that has not or cannot be combined in any of the Lots
Description
On 5 August 2022, arc21 published notice 2022/S 000-021639 (the "Notice") concerning the establishment of arc21's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for its ongoing requirement for the supply of services relating to the Treatment and Energy Recovery/Disposal of Residual Waste Arisings. The DPS was initially established on 27 October 2022. The period of validity stated in the Notice was for an initial period of 48 months (i.e. until 27 October 2026), but the Notice stated that the DPS was anticipated to remain live for a further 48 months after this. The purpose of this notice is to record that the period of validity of the DPS has been changed by extending the period of validity to 23 February 2029 (so that the period of validity of the DPS is from 27 October 2022 to 23 February 2029). The DPS is divided into four (4) Lots, for the provision of services relating to the treatment and energy recovery or disposal of Member Councils' residual waste arisings: Lot 1 predominantly incorporates residual kerbside collections and residual waste from commercial/trade collections, which may be mixed with other residual waste streams. Lot 2 predominantly incorporates residual waste from Household Waste Recycling Centres which may be mixed with other residual waste streams. Lot 3 predominantly incorporates combined residual kerbside waste from commercial/trade collections and Household Waste Recycling Centre waste which may be mixed with other residual waste streams. Lot 4 predominantly incorporates other residual waste streams such as street litter, bulky waste and fly tipped waste and which may include waste arising from bonfires that has not or cannot be combined in any of the Lots. Within each of the Lots there may also be a requirement for the Contractor(s) to provide a delivery point(s) within a specified range; the loading of waste and/or an element of waste transport. The DPS is a two-stage process. There is no intention to limit the minimum and maximum number of service providers. The DPS will be open to entrants, throughout its life, who meet the minimum criteria. Further information on the selection process can be found within the procurement documents. In addition to the specific Participating Bodies detailed in the notice, Call-Off Competitions may include waste from NI Councils who are not constituent councils of arc21. For previous information regarding this DPS, please refer to the original Contract Notice reference: 2022/S 000-021639, https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021639-2022? For the avoidance of doubt, Economic Operators that have already had Applications accepted under the DPS do not need to respond to this Contract Notice as they are already admitted to the DPS under their respective Lots. Additional information: The duration specified in 2.7) is the total duration of the DPS, from its establishment on 27th October 2022 to the expiry of its extended period of validity on 23 February 2029. The duration of individual contracts awarded under the DPS may vary. The initial contracts awarded under the DPS have generally been for a duration of at least 3 years with arc21 having the option of extending for a further period(s) of up to 48 months. In relation to any further contracts awarded under the DPS, it is not possible at this stage to determine their duration meaning they may be of similar or longer duration than envisaged in the original notice. The value included in section II.1.5 is the estimated value of all contracts currently envisaged to be awarded under the DPS if it is extended for its full duration (and if the contract extensions are fully utilised). Due to the nature of the Lots it is not possible at this stage to accurately predict which Lot the councils will allocate their waste to and therefore it is not possible to estimate the value of each Lot individually over the life of the DPS. arc21 reserves the right to terminate the DPS at any time.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,280

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
90511000
Description
Refuse collection services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
90512000
Description
Refuse transport services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
90513100
Description
Household-refuse disposal services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN

Delivery Location

Description
UKN0
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
90511000
Description
Refuse collection services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
90512000
Description
Refuse transport services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
90513100
Description
Household-refuse disposal services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN

Delivery Location

Description
UKN0
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
90511000
Description
Refuse collection services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
90512000
Description
Refuse transport services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
90513100
Description
Household-refuse disposal services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN

Delivery Location

Description
UKN0
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
90511000
Description
Refuse collection services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
90512000
Description
Refuse transport services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
90513100
Description
Household-refuse disposal services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN

Delivery Location

Description
UKN0

Published documents

Entry 1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Id
economic
Entry 2
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria
Id
technical

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
arc21
Id
GB-FTS-146834

Identifier

Legal Name
arc21
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Address

Street Address
Belfast Castle, Antrim Road
Locality
Belfast
Region
UKN06
Postal Code
BT155GR
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Cheryl Robinson
Telephone
+44 2890373000

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Waste Management
Organisation 2
Name
The High Court
Id
GB-FTS-53936

Identifier

Legal Name
The High Court

Address

Street Address
Royal Courts of Justice
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT1 3JF
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UKN06 · BT155GR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 010560-2026tender ·