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CBC-1889-T-TS Sundon Landfill - Maintenance of Closed Landfill Sites - 2 Lots

Tender Overview

LOCATION

East of England, United Kingdom

VALUE

£427,200

DEADLINE

February 16, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

90531000

REFERENCE

005422-2026

Project Timeline

Contact Information

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Original Tender Description

Maintenance of Closed Landfill Site - Sundon Landfill - 2 Lots Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 1st April 2026 Contract term: Please refer to the tender documents
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided tender information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bidder must "Opt In" via the In-tend portal to confirm participation and intention to submit a tender return.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific technical capability requirements are explicitly stated in the provided tender information.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements for bidders are explicitly stated in the provided tender information.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • All information and guidance supplied within the tender documents must be read and followed.
  • Adhere to all word count limits; any information exceeding these limits will not be considered.
  • Respond to ALL questions.
  • Do not submit additional documents or information that are not required; they will be disregarded.
  • All communications, correspondences, and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal.
  • Do not contact the Service area directly for information; use the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system.
  • Regularly view the Clarification tab on the In-tend portal for updates or responses to questions received by bidders.
  • Avoid uploading the tender return just prior to the closing deadline to prevent potential IT issues.
  • Tender returns via e-mail will not be accepted.
  • The tender must be submitted via the Central Bedfordshire Council's In-tend electronic tendering portal.
  • The submission deadline is 2026-02-16T12:00:00+00:00.

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HTM
Lot L-1
Administrative DocumentsL-1.html
Summary:
This document provides essential guidance on using the Central Bedfordshire Council's In-tend electronic tendering portal for registration, login, viewing tenders, expressing interest, and submitting tender returns.
DOC
OCDS Record
OCDS Data005422-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides structured data for Central Bedfordshire Council's open tender for the maintenance of the Sundon Closed Landfill Site, split into two lots, with a target contract commencement date of April 1, 2026.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data005422-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This OCDS data package provides machine-readable information regarding the Central Bedfordshire Council's tender for the maintenance of the closed Sundon Landfill site, offering a structured overview of the procurement details and contact information.
PDF
Official PDF Version
General Information005422-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This document is a tender notice from Central Bedfordshire Council for the maintenance of the closed Sundon Landfill site, detailing general submission guidance, key contract dates, estimated value, and procurement procedures for potential bidders.
HTM
Tender Notice
Administrative Documents005422-2026.html
Summary:
This tender notice from Central Bedfordshire Council invites bids for the maintenance of the Sundon Closed Landfill Site across two lots, providing essential submission guidelines and instructions for using the In-tend portal.

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52
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides clear submission instructions and basic information but suffers from critical omissions regarding evaluation criteria and detailed bidder requirements, significantly impacting clarity, completeness, and fairness. It also lacks any sustainability considerations.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance65/100

The tender correctly identifies the procedure type (Open) and CPV code, and deadlines appear reasonable. However, the AI-extracted information explicitly notes the absence of mandatory exclusion grounds, technical capability, and financial requirements, which are standard components of compliant tender documentation.

Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds in the provided summary
Missing explicit technical capability requirements in the provided summary
Clarity40/100

Submission instructions are clear and well-articulated, including the use of the In-tend portal and communication protocols. However, the tender explicitly lacks specified evaluation criteria, and the AI-extracted requirements indicate no explicit technical capability or financial requirements, significantly hindering bidders' understanding of what is truly needed and how their offers will be assessed.

No evaluation criteria specified
No explicit technical capability requirements
Completeness45/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, value, duration, and location is complete. Documents are listed as available. Nevertheless, the critical absence of explicit evaluation criteria and detailed mandatory exclusion, technical, and financial requirements (as per AI extraction) renders the tender incomplete for comprehensive bidder preparation.

Missing evaluation criteria
Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds
Fairness40/100

The tender promotes fairness through disclosed value, reasonable submission period, and mandatory use of an e-procurement portal for all communications. However, the explicit absence of evaluation criteria is a significant concern, as it compromises transparency and objectivity, making it difficult for bidders to understand the basis of award and potentially favoring those with internal knowledge.

No evaluation criteria specified
Practicality55/100

The tender supports electronic submission via a dedicated portal and provides clear contract start and duration dates. While these aspects are practical, the lack of explicit technical, financial, and evaluation criteria makes it highly impractical for potential bidders to prepare a well-informed and competitive submission.

Lack of explicit technical/financial requirements
No evaluation criteria specified
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields are consistently populated, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. Dates for submission and contract commencement are logical and align. A minor inconsistency exists between 'Contract Duration: 36 months' and 'Contract term: Please refer to the tender documents,' but the 36-month duration is clearly stated.

Minor inconsistency in contract term description
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not include any explicit green procurement, social, or innovation aspects. There is no indication of EU funding, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards. This represents a significant missed opportunity for incorporating modern procurement best practices.

No green procurement aspects
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear submission process and communication protocols via e-portal
All basic tender information (title, reference, organization, value, deadlines, CPV) is provided
Electronic submission is fully supported, enhancing accessibility
High data consistency across populated fields and dates
Value is disclosed, promoting transparency

Concerns

Critical absence of explicit evaluation criteria
Lack of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, technical capability, and financial requirements in the provided summary
Potential for reduced fairness and transparency due to missing evaluation criteria
No integration of sustainability, social, or innovation considerations
Practical challenges for bidders in preparing comprehensive offers without key requirements

Recommendations

1. Publish detailed evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
2. Clearly articulate all mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, technical capability, and financial requirements within the tender documents.
3. Consider incorporating sustainability, social, and innovation criteria to align with modern procurement best practices.

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52/ 100 · Fair

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