Collection and transport of waste in Gentofte Municipality
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis tender concerns the collection and transport of waste from residents within Gentofte Municipality. The scope includes the weekly collection of food and residual waste from approximately 10,200 single-family homes and 2,400 terraced houses. Additionally, waste from approximately 20,500 apartments across 600 specific apartment buildings will be collected one or more times weekly. The tender also covers the collection of dry recyclable materials in two-compartment bins, specifically paper and glass, and metal, plastic, and beverage cartons. Single-family homes will have the option of using their own 240-liter bins for paper. Apartment buildings are equipped with separate single-chamber bins for residual and food waste, plastic, metal, paper, textile waste, and small electronics. The services also extend to bulky waste and garden waste. A detailed description of the services is provided in Annex 2, Task Description/Technical Specification. This procurement is conducted as an open tender in accordance with the Danish Public Procurement Act, ensuring that any suitable bidder may submit a proposal. The contract is being awarded as a single, comprehensive contract, as the municipality anticipates significant administrative benefits from this approach. The municipality is seeking a long-term contract that allows for flexibility in adapting collection schemes without fundamental changes. This flexibility will be managed within the framework of a single contract. The awarded contract will commence upon signing and will be valid from February 26, 2024, to February 29, 2032. Furthermore, the contract includes an option for two 12-month extensions, with the terms for exercising these options detailed in the tender documents.
This is a services contract in the environment and climate and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Waste Management and Municipal Services. Located in Denmark, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the environment and climate sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Auto-translated from daThis tender concerns the collection and transport of waste from citizens in Gentofte Municipality. This includes food and residual waste once a week from approx. 10,200 villas, approx. 2,400 terraced houses, and one or more times a week from approx. 20,500 apartments spread across approx. 600 specific apartment buildings. Corresponding dry recyclable fractions in 2-part containers (paper and glass) and (metal and plastic, food and beverage cartons). Villas and terraced houses will have the option of their own 240 L container for paper. Apartment buildings have separate 1-chamber containers for residual and food waste, plastic, metal, paper, textile waste, and small electronics. Finally, there are services for bulky waste and garden waste. The service is described in more detail in Appendix 2 Task Description/Specifications. The tender is conducted as a public tender in accordance with Act No. 1564 of December 15, 2015, “The Public Procurement Act”, which means that any suitable bidder has the right to submit a bid. The contract is tendered as one contract. The municipality assesses that there are significant administrative advantages associated with one contract. The municipality tenders a long contract where flexibility for changes in collection schemes is needed, provided these are not fundamental changes. This change access is ensured by having one consolidated contract where shifts within the framework are kept within one contract. The tendered contract enters into force upon signature and is valid for the period February 26, 2024 - February 29, 2032. Furthermore, the contract includes an option for extension for 2 x 12 months. The terms for exercising the option are set out in the contract documentation.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on March 12, 2025. Last refreshed 11 days ago. Original language: da. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Gentofte Kommune
Gentofte Kommune has issued 8 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 4 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Urban Development & Housing, and Environment & Climate. All notices are published for Denmark. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Gentofte Kommune in Denmark. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Environment & Climate sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
City Container Danmark A/S was awarded the contract for €492,722,600. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Denmark. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to City Container Danmark A/S. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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