Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf0-0e1d-71e0-9aed-20db577240bc/waste-management awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Waste Management [First Ark Group](https://tendernation.io/buyers/first-ark-group) Estimated value £1,000,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 5 Feb 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The First Ark Group consists of five companies that work together with the over-riding purpose of making a real positive difference to our communities and to people’s lives. First Ark Group is seeking bids from service providers to provide waste management and recycling services primarily within the Knowsley area, to support the work undertaken by First Ark's maintenance team, Vivark. The Vivark team consists of approximately 207 operatives with a fleet of around 176 vehicles. Provisions may be required across the North West of England to support the Group's operational growth requirements. Services initially required are split into the following lots: - Lot 1 Skip hire - Lot 2 Waste drop-off and recycling The final contract award is envisaged to be to one bidder for each lot however both contracts may be awarded to the same service provider. Full details of the required service can be found within the service specification included within the Supporting Information section of the tender. Submissions are to be submitted through the Cirrus Purchasing eTender system only. Additional information: There are two 12 month/annual extensions available following the initial 3 year (36 month) contract period for both lots. These options therefore allow for a total contract duration of 5 years (60 months). Options will be taken at the discretion of First Ark Group and subject to the performance of the successful service provider. For the purpose of this contract notice, the contract duration and contract value is based on 5 years. Full details of the required service can be found within the service specification included within the Supporting Information section of the tender. Read full description ## CPV classification Refuse and waste related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2a16690b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile First Ark Group: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/first-ark-group) [Sector More Sewage, refuse, cleaning & environmental tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/sewage-refuse-cleaning-environmental) ## More tenders like this [Legionella Consultancy Services · South Norfolk Council · 30 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-10ba-7014-b1c1-016db3ffb9a8/legionella-consultancy-services) [CVG Close & Cleaning Contract 2027 - 2029 · Clyde Valley Housing Association Limited · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-33da-7157-81c2-c436f876675c/cvg-close-cleaning-contract-2027-2029) [Scrap Metal, LAB (Lead Acid Batteries) and Abandoned Vehicles Collection, Transportation and Recycling · Leeds City Council · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5842-73c7-b50c-d3b4f7df419a/scrap-metal-lab-lead-acid-batteries-and-abandoned-vehicles-collection-transp) [Provision of Window Cleaning Services · Nottingham Trent University · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5864-70da-bf83-bc4caf9b193f/provision-of-window-cleaning-services) [Provision of West Ardnamurchan Refuse & Recycling Collections · Highland Council · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7b01-724d-9e1e-a712a0c8d8d3/provision-of-west-ardnamurchan-refuse-recycling-collections) [Bishop Auckland College ~ Cleaning Tender · Bishop Auckland College ~ Cleaning Tender · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-82dd-7270-80b1-225a2de20cdb/bishop-auckland-college-cleaning-tender)