Tender: Buckinghamshire Council – External Advisors for Neighbourhood Services Waste Consultancy (Engineering, Technical & Financial)

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Buckinghamshire Council is seeking external advisors to provide engineering, technical and financial consultancy support for Neighbourhood Services to replace three existing contracts that expire on 31 March 2027. The advisors will support key projects including Energy from Waste (EFW) litigation, development of the High Heavens Waste Complex (HHWC), the new Buckingham Household Recycling Centre (HRC), Persistent Organic Pollutant’s (POPs) construction project, options appraisal for alternative fuel waste vehicles, waste collection methodology options appraisal and harmonisation, and HRC drainage compliance. This procurement is being conducted using a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and tenders will be evaluated on a Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) basis with Quality 55%, Price 40% and Social Value 5%; bidders achieving a minimum overall score of 75% may be invited to a negotiation stage that could include clarification discussions, presentations, structured negotiations and a Best and Final Offer (BAFO), with final award made to the bidder submitting the Most Advantageous Tender and no new award criteria or weightings to be introduced.