Third-Party Bulk Haulage for Non-Hazardous Waste

YORWASTE LIMITEDcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06bed7Procurement Act 2023SME suitableplanned
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Estimated value

£7.1m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

3

0 awarded

Published

29 Jun 2026

Deadline 17 Sept 2026

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Description

Yorwaste Ltd is a waste management and recycling company operating in North Yorkshire. The company is wholly owned by North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council and operates at arm’s length from its shareholders. Yorwaste employs over 280 members of the local community, manages over half a million tonnes of waste per year and carries out approximately 550,000 trade waste and commercial bin collections across North Yorkshire. Yorwaste intends to procure bulk haulage services for the transportation of non-hazardous waste from its transfer stations located on the east coast of North Yorkshire to a network of designated delivery points. The services are critical to the ongoing operation of Yorwaste’s waste management infrastructure. The current contracts are due to expire on 31 March 2027. A procurement process is expected to be undertaken in advance of this date to ensure continuity of service. The procurement is anticipated to be divided into geographically defined lots aligned with current operating areas: Lot 1: Seamer Carr and Whitby Lot 2: Kirby Misperton Lot 3: Halton East The primary disposal facility is expected to be Allerton Waste Recovery Park (“AWRP”), supported by a network of contingency disposal sites. The successful supplier or suppliers will be expected to service all required locations. The contract is expected to be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years, with an option to extend for up to two (2) additional years (3+2). Further details, including the full scope of services, technical requirements, performance standards, and procurement process, will be set out in the tender notice and associated procurement documents. This notice is for information only and is not a call for competition. Yorwaste intends to publish a tender notice at a later date to formally commence the procurement process.

Scope

Reference
PROC 27/28-018 (P00014 )
Total value
£7,135,000 excluding VAT
£8,562,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2032

Original term is to be for 3 years with additional 2 year extension available. Extension is possible with prior agreement from customer and subject to review of service performance and customer satisfaction.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
90511000
90512000
60100000
Contract locations
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
CostPricing is expected to be based on route-specific schedules, with suppliers required to submit rates for defined waste haulage movements. It is anticipated that price evaluation will be based on a modelled cost approach using historical operational data to enable a consistent comparison of supplier submissions. Further detail on pricing requirements and evaluation methodology will be provided in the tender documentation.cost70.00%
QualitySuppliers are expected to be required to respond to project-specific questions relating to the delivery of bulk haulage transport services. Evaluation is likely to consider the supplier’s proposed methodology, operational approach, and ability to deliver the required services. Further information on quality criteria and scoring methodology will be provided in the tender documentation.quality30.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate sufficient financial standing and legal capacity to deliver the contract. It is anticipated that requirements may include appropriate insurance coverage and financial assessment criteria. Full details will be provided in the tender documentation.

Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate relevant experience and capability in the provision of bulk haulage services, including appropriate licences, regulatory compliance, and operational capacity. Further details of the technical and professional requirements will be set out in the tender documentation.

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
30 Aug 2026, 11:00 pm
Submission deadline
17 Sept 2026, 11:00 pm
Submission address
Tender notice and documents are expected to go live in August 2026 and not prior. Once published, all documents and questions must be submitted using the Proactis Portal. https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities Project information - DN820305
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure

Lots · 3 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Seamer Carr/Whitby£4.2mplanned
2Kirby Misperton£1.1mplanned
3Halton East£1.8mplanned