Waste Transfer Station

Buyer
London Borough of Lewisham
Value
£1,100,000
Closes
30 October 2026
Where
Catford, London
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Lewisham Council is looking for an organisation to run a waste transfer station (a facility where waste is collected, sorted, and transferred). This is a two-lot tender with initial terms of 2 years (Lot 1) and 1 year (Lot 2), both potentially extendable.

What the buyer wants

• Operate and manage a waste transfer station facility, including receiving, sorting, and transferring waste materials • Demonstrate suitable qualifications and experience in waste management and transfer station operations • Comply with all relevant environmental and health and safety regulations

Likely requirements

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This contract is worth £1.1 million and requires proven experience running a waste transfer station, significant regulatory compliance, and likely substantial capital investment in equipment and premises. Most small trades or one-person operations will not meet the experience and financial capacity requirements.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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