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Change to Period of Validity of existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for The Supply of Services Relating to the Treatment and Energy Recovery/Disposal of Residual Waste Arisings - Extension to 23 February 2029

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Deadline
1064 days left
February 23, 2029
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
010560-2026
Value
£970,000,000
Location
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 05, 2026

Deadline for Questions

February 16, 2029

Submission Deadline

February 23, 2029

Budget
£970,000,000
Duration
76 months
Location
Northern Ireland
Type
Restricted Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

On 5 August 2022, arc21 published notice 2022/S 000-021639 (the "Notice") concerning the establishment of arc21's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for its ongoing requirement for the supply of services relating to the Treatment and Energy Recovery/Disposal of Residual Waste Arisings. The DPS was initially established on 27 October 2022. The period of validity stated in the Notice was for an initial period of 48 months (i.e. until 27 October 2026), but the Notice stated that the DPS was anticipated to remain live for a further 48 months after this. The purpose of this notice is to record that the period of validity of the DPS has been changed by extending the period of validity to 23 February 2029 (so that the period of validity of the DPS is from 27 October 2022 to 23 February 2029). The DPS is divided into four (4) Lots, for the provision of services relating to the treatment and energy recovery or disposal of Member Councils' residual waste arisings: Lot 1 predominantly incorporates residual kerbside collections and residual waste from commercial/trade collections, which may be mixed with other residual waste streams. Lot 2 predominantly incorporates residual waste from Household Waste Recycling Centres which may be mixed with other residual waste streams. Lot 3 predominantly incorporates combined residual kerbside waste from commercial/trade collections and Household Waste Recycling Centre waste which may be mixed with other residual waste streams. Lot 4 predominantly incorporates other residual waste streams such as street litter, bulky waste and fly tipped waste and which may include waste arising from bonfires that has not or cannot be combined in any of the Lots. Within each of the Lots there may also be a requirement for the Contractor(s) to provide a delivery point(s) within a specified range; the loading of waste and/or an element of waste transport. The DPS is a two-stage process. There is no intention to limit the minimum and maximum number of service providers. The DPS will be open to entrants, throughout its life, who meet the minimum criteria. Further information on the selection process can be found within the procurement documents. In addition to the specific Participating Bodies detailed in the notice, Call-Off Competitions may include waste from NI Councils who are not constituent councils of arc21. For previous information regarding this DPS, please refer to the original Contract Notice reference: 2022/S 000-021639, https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021639-2022? For the avoidance of doubt, Economic Operators that have already had Applications accepted under the DPS do not need to respond to this Contract Notice as they are already admitted to the DPS under their respective Lots.

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Requirements & Qualifications

17 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (4)
Technical (8)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Submit an application to join the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) in accordance with the procurement documents.
--Specify the Lot(s) for which the application is being made.
--Applications must be submitted by 23 February 2029 to be considered for admission to the DPS.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Not explicitly stated in the provided tender information.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--Meet the minimum criteria for admission to the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
--Be an Economic Operator capable of providing services relating to the Treatment and Energy Recovery/Disposal of Residual Waste Arisings.
--Be able to provide services for one or more of the four specified Lots.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS8
--Capability to provide services for the treatment and energy recovery/disposal of residual waste arisings.
--Capability to handle specific waste streams as defined in Lot 1 (residual kerbside, commercial/trade collections, mixed residual waste).
--Capability to handle specific waste streams as defined in Lot 2 (residual waste from Household Waste Recycling Centres, mixed residual waste).
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Not explicitly stated in the provided tender information.

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
010560-2026_ocds_record.json

This document is an OCDS record detailing the extension of arc21's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for residual waste treatment and energy recovery services until February 2029, outlining its four lots and the ongoing opportunity for new suppliers to join.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
010560-2026_ocds_release.json

This OCDS data package details the extended validity of arc21's Dynamic Purchasing System for residual waste treatment and energy recovery services until 2029, outlining the four lots and continuous supplier admission.

Official PDF VersionPDF
010560-2026_official.pdf

This notice announces the extension of arc21's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for residual waste treatment and disposal services until 23 February 2029, divided into four lots, and clarifies that existing DPS members do not need to re-apply.

Tender NoticeHTM
010560-2026.html

This document is a contract award notice detailing the resurfacing works at Rookwood Golf Course for Horsham District Council, awarded to C J THORNE & CO LIMITED for £150,654.59.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender notice extends an existing Dynamic Purchasing System for waste management services, providing clear details on the extension and lot structure, but suffers from some documentation inconsistencies and a lack of explicit detail on all mandatory requirements and evaluation criteria within the immediate notice.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender generally complies with legal requirements, providing essential information and referencing the original notice. However, the classification as 'Restricted procedure' for a DPS extension is formally inconsistent, and the presence of an irrelevant document (Document 1) in the package is a concern. Mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements are noted as not explicitly stated in the AI summary, though they should be in the full procurement documents.

Inconsistent procedure classification ('Restricted' for a DPS extension)
Irrelevant document included in the tender package (Document 1)
Clarity80/100

The description of the DPS extension, its purpose, and the division into lots is very clear and unambiguous. The AI-extracted requirements are understandable, but the absence of explicit evaluation criteria for admission or call-off contracts in the provided text reduces overall clarity for potential applicants.

Evaluation criteria for DPS admission or call-off contracts are not explicitly detailed in the provided text
Completeness70/100

Basic information, value, and duration are well-specified. However, the inclusion of an entirely irrelevant document (Document 1) significantly impacts completeness. Furthermore, explicit financial requirements and comprehensive evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided text, requiring reference to external documents.

Irrelevant document included in the tender package (Document 1)
Financial requirements not explicitly stated in the provided text/AI summary
Fairness85/100

The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) structure inherently promotes fairness by allowing continuous admission of qualified suppliers without limiting their number. The value is disclosed, and e-procurement is enabled. Requirements appear generic and not tailored. The main transparency concern is the lack of explicit evaluation criteria in the immediate notice.

Evaluation criteria for DPS admission or call-off contracts are not explicitly detailed in the provided text
Practicality65/100

Electronic submission is indicated, and a URL to the original notice is provided, enhancing accessibility. However, the presence of an irrelevant document and the need to consult external documents for full financial and exclusion criteria details reduce the immediate practicality for a comprehensive assessment.

Irrelevant document included in the tender package (Document 1)
Full financial and exclusion criteria require reference to external documents
Data Consistency90/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent with the DPS extension. Minor inconsistencies include an empty 'Liable Person' field and the 'Restricted' procedure type conflicting with the nature of a DPS.

Empty 'Liable Person' field
Inconsistent procedure classification ('Restricted' for a DPS extension)
Sustainability50/100

While the tender concerns waste management, which has inherent environmental aspects, the notice does not explicitly incorporate specific green procurement criteria, social considerations, or an innovation focus. This represents a missed opportunity for a high-value, long-term contract.

No explicit green procurement criteria
No explicit social aspects

Strengths

Clear description of the DPS extension and lot structure
High estimated value disclosed, promoting transparency
Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) structure allows continuous supplier admission, enhancing market access
E-Procurement enabled for submission
Reference to original contract notice provided

Concerns

Inclusion of an irrelevant document (Document 1) in the tender package
Lack of explicit evaluation criteria for DPS admission or call-off contracts in the provided text
Mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements not explicitly detailed in the provided text/AI summary
Inconsistent procedure classification ('Restricted' for a DPS extension)
Absence of explicit sustainability (green, social, innovation) criteria

Recommendations

1. Ensure all attached documents are relevant and accurate to avoid confusion and maintain integrity.
2. Clearly outline the evaluation criteria for DPS admission and refer to where call-off contract criteria will be specified.
3. Explicitly state mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements within the primary tender notice or clearly signpost their location in the full procurement documents.

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