Tenders/TD2468 - Soft Market Test: the disposal of the Derby and Derbyshire Waste Treatment Centre (DDWTC).

TD2468 - Soft Market Test: the disposal of the Derby and Derbyshire Waste Treatment Centre (DDWTC).

Derby City Council

Published: Nov 12, 2026

Updated: Nov 12, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the environment and climate, mining and extractives and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Buildings, Roads, Bridges and Demolition. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 civil works in the environment and climate sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The purpose of the preliminary Market Engagement is to undertake a structured approach to identify the optimal route, for the Councils to obtain the most economically advantageous outcome, from the disposal of the Derby and Derbyshire Waste Treatment Centre (DDWTC). The Councils are seeking to engage with economic operators that would be interested in the: Sale of valuable equipment (individual items or grouped lots) • Removal of all equipment except essential services • Full or Partial demolition and making good of the site • Sale of the site “as is” or with the facility removed Economic operators that wish to engage with the Councils will be invited to complete a preliminary market engagement questionnaire which the Councils will then consider. The Councils may thereafter instruct their Advisors to engage directly with organisations that they consider are best placed to help inform the Councils approach to disposal of the DDWTC. For the purposes of the sale of the “site as is or with the facility removed”, the Council’s Advisors are Avison Young UK and Salloway Property Consultants for all other disposal routes the Councils advisors are Stantec UK Ltd. Estimated value: £0.00 The Council is currently unable to determine the contract value because the preferred disposal and delivery route has not yet been agreed. Additional information: The duration stated is indicative only and is based on the Council's current programme assumptions. The final contract duration will depend on the delivery model selected, scope of works, procurement strategy and approvals process. All initial enquiries and subsequent questionnaires should be submitted to DDWTCEnquiries@derby.gov.uk marked DDWTC Disposal and include the reference TD2468. - The deadline for engagement is 12:00 Noon 30th November 2026

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 12, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 107722-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Derby City Council

Derby City Council has issued 425 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 375 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Education & Training, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: November 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Environment & Climate sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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 107722-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Derby City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.