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Opportunity overview
Lancashire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of services for the Collection, transportation, acceptance, and Recovery of Treated Residual Waste from Thornton Waste Recovery Park.
In summary, the services will comprise the collection, direct transportation, weighing and recovery of up to 75,000 Tonnes per annum of Treated Residual Waste from Thornton Waste Recovery Park.
The Services are being procured on the basis of two (2) lots comprising of up to 37,500 Tonnes per annum of Treated Residual Waste. The Authority is seeking to appoint a single Provider for each Lot.
The Authority will pay the Provider for a guaranteed minimum tonnage of Treated Residual Waste each Contract Year as detailed in Annex B of the Specification and the Contract. At least three months prior to the commencement of each Contract Year the Authority will notify the successful Tenderer(s) of a Reserve Tonnage for that Contract Year; and the Tenderer will be obliged to make capacity at the relevant Provider Facilities available to accept the Reserve Tonnage of Treated Residual Waste Collected and transported to the Provider Facility. The Reserve Tonnage will be a tonnage falling between the Guaranteed Tonnage and the Capacity Tonnage.
It is expected that the majority of Treated Residual Waste will be Collected in articulated vehicles with target payloads of between 21 (twenty one) and 23 (twenty three) Tonnes.
Collections will typically be required to take place on a Monday to Friday basis, excluding Bank Holidays. However, there may be occasion when Collections are required on a Saturday (for example due to Bank Holidays, scheduled site maintenance, or higher than expected Treated Residual Waste stocks due to increased processing) so Providers must be able to accommodate Collections on a Saturday morning up to 12noon.
Please see tender documents for more information about the scope and requirements.
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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
AP/CORP/LCC/26/001
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
The tender documents are available on Lancashire County Council's electronic tendering site: www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/
Use of this system does not require high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high-level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the system/software and advice is free of charge. Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation. Tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible during the tender period.
Please see www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ for further information.
Has Recurrence
Yes
Published risks
The potential expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme during the Term.
Central Government has invited participation by Lancashire County Council in Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). This process has the potential to lead to one or more unitary local government organisations in Lancashire. The contract may be assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to Lancashire County Council or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor.
Any changes to the status of Waste Disposal Authorities and Waste Collection Authorities in Lancashire through LGR may increase or decrease the volumes of residual waste that are treated at Thornton Waste Recovery Park.
Any significant changes to regulations or residual waste treatment processes at Thornton Waste Recovery Park that may affect the composition of the Treated Residual Waste outputs.
Lot 1. The collection, direct transportation, weighing and recovery of up to 37,500 tonnes of Treated Residual Waste from Thornton Waste Recovery Park.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Value
Including VAT
23,820,000
Amount
19,850,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Weighting Description
A mixture of pass/fail questions and weighted scores, as detailed below. Please see tender documents for further information.
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Award Stage Questionnaire
Description
A series of pass/fail questions relating to:
- Provider Facility Details and Transportation
- Recovery Facility Details (if applicable)
- Method Statements - Process Overview
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Weighting 90%
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Weighting 10%
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Financial capacity.
Insurances.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Relevant experience and contract examples.
Experience of sub-contractor management.
Health and safety.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Jun 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 May 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 May 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
Lancashire County Council may extend the contract beyond the initial term by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty four) months in addition to the initial term.
Options
Description
Lancashire County Council reserves the option during the contract term to procure additional volumes of the services where waste volumes exceed forecast levels, or where additional waste streams require treatment, or where operational requirements change. Any such options will be exercised at the Authority's discretion and will be within the scope of services stated in this notice.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
2
Description
Lot 2. The collection, direct transportation, weighing and recovery of up to 37,500 tonnes of Treated Residual Waste from Thornton Waste Recovery Park.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Value
Including VAT
23,820,000
Amount
19,850,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Weighting Description
A mixture of pass/fail questions and weighted scores, as detailed below. Please see tender documents for further information.
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Award Stage Questionnaire
Description
A series of pass/fail questions relating to:
- Provider Facility Details and Transportation
- Recovery Facility Details (if applicable)
- Method Statements - Process Overview
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Weighting 90%
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Weighting 10%
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Financial capacity.
Insurances.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Relevant experience and contract examples.
Experience of sub-contractor management.
Health and safety.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Jun 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 May 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 May 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
Lancashire County Council may extend the contract beyond the initial term by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty four) months in addition to the initial term.
Options
Description
Lancashire County Council reserves the option during the contract term to procure additional volumes of the services where waste volumes exceed forecast levels, or where additional waste streams require treatment, or where operational requirements change. Any such options will be exercised at the Authority's discretion and will be within the scope of services stated in this notice.
3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
3 VERSIONS
1
041955-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
2
063991-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
3
095470-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders for collection, direct transport, weighing and recovery of treated residual waste from Thornton Waste Recovery Park. The requirement is split into two lots, each covering up to 37,500 tonnes per year, with one provider appointed per lot.
Who this may suit
Suitable for waste-management operators with facilities and operational capacity to collect, transport, weigh and recover treated residual waste, including Saturday-morning acceptance when required.
Key points identified
Waste volumeUp to 75,000 tonnes per annum across two lots; up to 37,500 tonnes per annum per lot.Evidence: The notice states that services comprise recovery of up to 75,000 tonnes per annum and that each of the two lots comprises up to 37,500 tonnes per annum.
Provider appointmentsOne provider is to be appointed for each lot.Evidence: "The Authority is seeking to appoint a single Provider for each Lot."
Provider facility capacityThe provider must make capacity available for reserve tonnage between the guaranteed tonnage and capacity tonnage.Evidence: The notice says the tenderer "will be obliged to make capacity at the relevant Provider Facilities available" for notified reserve tonnage.
97% approved-analysis confidence8 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders for collection, direct transport, weighing and recovery of treated residual waste from Thornton Waste Recovery Park. The requirement is split into two lots, each covering up to 37,500 tonnes per year, with one provider appointed per lot.
Who this may suit
Suitable for waste-management operators with facilities and operational capacity to collect, transport, weigh and recover treated residual waste, including Saturday-morning acceptance when required.
Key deliverables
Collection and direct transportation of treated residual waste
Weighing and acceptance at provider facilities
Recovery of up to 75,000 tonnes per annum across two lots
Capacity for reserve tonnage notified before each contract year
Ability to accommodate occasional Saturday-morning collections
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
8 criteria identified
Waste volume
99% confidence
Up to 75,000 tonnes per annum across two lots; up to 37,500 tonnes per annum per lot.
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The notice states that services comprise recovery of up to 75,000 tonnes per annum and that each of the two lots comprises up to 37,500 tonnes per annum.
Provider appointments
99% confidence
One provider is to be appointed for each lot.
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"The Authority is seeking to appoint a single Provider for each Lot."
Provider facility capacity
98% confidence
The provider must make capacity available for reserve tonnage between the guaranteed tonnage and capacity tonnage.
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The notice says the tenderer "will be obliged to make capacity at the relevant Provider Facilities available" for notified reserve tonnage.
Vehicle payloads
97% confidence
Operations are expected to use articulated vehicles with target payloads of 21 to 23 tonnes.
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The notice states that the majority of waste is expected to be collected in articulated vehicles with target payloads between 21 and 23 tonnes.
Detailed requirements
99% confidence
Unknown from the supplied notice; tender documents are referenced for further scope and requirements.
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"Please see tender documents for more information about the scope and requirements."
Supplier eligibility criteria
98% confidence
Unknown from the supplied evidence.
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No selection, exclusion, financial-standing, insurance, workforce or accreditation criteria are stated in the supplied notice text.
SME suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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The source field for SME suitability is null.
VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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The source field for VCSE suitability is null.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated total value
99% confidence
£39,700,000 GBP.
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Process value_max is 39,700,000 GBP.
Lot value
99% confidence
£19,850,000 GBP for each Lot 1 and Lot 2.
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Each supplied lot record has value_amount of 19,850,000 GBP.
Guaranteed tonnage payment basis
97% confidence
The authority will pay for a guaranteed minimum tonnage in each contract year; the quantity is not stated in the supplied evidence.
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The notice says payment will be made for a guaranteed minimum tonnage detailed in Annex B of the specification and contract.
Reserve tonnage
98% confidence
Reserve tonnage will be notified at least three months before each contract year and will fall between guaranteed tonnage and capacity tonnage.
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Stated in the notice description.
Delivery
Collection pattern
98% confidence
Typically Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.
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The notice states collections will typically be required Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Saturday availability
99% confidence
Providers must be able to accommodate occasional Saturday collections up to 12 noon.
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The notice explicitly requires accommodation of Saturday-morning collections when needed.
Delivery location
99% confidence
UKD44, United Kingdom; the specific locality is not supplied.
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The supplied delivery-location record lists region UKD44 and country United Kingdom, with no locality or postcode.
Origin site
99% confidence
Thornton Waste Recovery Park.
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Named throughout the opportunity title and description as the source of the treated residual waste.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Opportunity status
99% confidence
Open tender.
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The process display status is "open" and source status is "active".
Procedure
99% confidence
Open procedure.
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The procurement_method_details field states "Open procedure".
Submission deadline
99% confidence
24 November 2026, 11:00 UTC.
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The process and both lots state submission_deadline "2026-11-24T11:00:00Z".
Lots
99% confidence
Two active lots.
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Two supplied lot records, each with active status.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Detailed tender requirements unavailable
99% confidence
The supplied notice directs bidders to tender documents for additional scope and requirements, which are not included in the evidence.
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"Please see tender documents for more information about the scope and requirements."
Contract term unknown
99% confidence
Contract start and end dates are not supplied.
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The process contract_start_at and contract_end_at fields are null.
Guaranteed and reserve tonnage quantities unknown
98% confidence
The notice describes these mechanisms but refers to Annex B and the contract for the actual guaranteed minimum tonnage.
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Guaranteed tonnage is stated to be detailed in Annex B of the specification and contract.
Conflict-of-interest information unavailable
99% confidence
A conflict-of-interest document is recorded as not published.
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The supplied document record has title "Not published" and no URL.
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