Integrated Resource and Waste Management Services

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees

Published: Jun 15, 2026

Updated: Jun 24, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector, with a focus on Waste Management. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 440.0 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, 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 governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Contract shall include the following Services:
• Operation and maintenance of the Authority EfW Facility to provide reception, storage and incineration of EfW Waste. The Contractor shall optimise the Authority EfW Facility performance and energy recovery. The Contractor will be responsible for the sale of electricity generated at the Authority EfW Facility and the Treatment and / or disposal of EfW Products.
• Operation and maintenance of three WTS Facilities (Vine Street WTS, Weaving Lane WTS and Emerald Street WTS), to provide reception, storage and bulking of Contract Waste delivered by the Authority. The Vine Street WTS is co-located with the Authority EfW Facility.
• Waste transfer services, including the receipt, handling, bulking, transfer and haulage of Contract Waste, including any internal movements between the Authority Facilities. All Contract Waste delivered to the Contactor will upon delivery be the property of and held at the entire responsibility of the Contractor.
• Operation and maintenance of four HWRCs - located at Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Meltham and Upper Cumberworth.
• The marketing and sale of Dry Recyclables delivered by the Authority.
• Receipt, handling, transfer and processing of Garden Waste collected by the Authority.
• Management of waste containing Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).
• The Contractor shall provide all necessary Personnel, Equipment, and consumables required to deliver the Services in accordance with the Specification, the Authority's corporate objectives, and all statutory obligations pertaining to the Authority and the Contractor in delivery of the Services.
• Fulfilment of the Authority's statutory duty for the Treatment and disposal of Contract Waste under Section 51 of the EPA, all subsequent legislation to the EPA and any subsequent legislation replacing the EPA i.e. the Environment Act 2021.
• Site improvement and rectification works.
Waste streams in scope:
• Residual Waste;
• Dry Recyclables;
• Food Waste;
• Garden Waste;
• Gully detritus arising from road sweeping and gully emptying;
• Waste containing Persistent Organic Pollutants;
• Offensive Waste;
• DIY Waste;
• Asbestos;
• WEEE;
• Textiles;
• Depot Collected Waste;
• Waste delivered by Service Users of the Administrative Area to the HWRC Facilities;
• Ad-hoc Waste.
Volumes of waste:
The annual tonnage of waste requiring treatment based on 2024/25 information are approximately:
- General waste 121,000
- Comingled Recycling 19,000
- Bulky waste 5,000
- POPs 2,000
- Garden waste 15,000
- Other 15,000
Contract Duration: The contract is expected to start in April 2028 for an initial 15 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years with a maximum expiry of March 2045.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 15, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 056327-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About The Council of the Borough of Kirklees

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has issued 83 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 56 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Health & Medical, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 056327-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by The Council of the Borough of Kirklees in United Kingdom. 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 Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £440,000,000 - £440,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.