Tender

Household Recycling Centre, Waste Transfer Stations and Associated Services

DORSET COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Oct 2025 at 09:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council has initiated an open procurement process for the management of Household Recycling Centres, Waste Transfer Stations, and related services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender, titled "Household Recycling Centre, Waste Transfer Stations and Associated Services," falls under the 'Refuse and waste related services' industry category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with a deadline set for 18th December 2025. The operational services are expected to commence on 29th August 2026, extending to 28th August 2038 if the initial contract is renewed through the optional extension periods. The overall tender is valued at £130,000,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and recycling services. Given the scale and scope of the contract, including the operation of recycling and transfer stations, as well as haulage and recycling marketing services, companies with expertise in these areas are well-positioned to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable, as the tender is open to them, although venture capital and social enterprises (VCSEs) may not be prioritised. Engaging in this contract could provide substantial growth opportunities, ensuring long-term engagement with Dorset Council and a stable service provision over several years. As the procurement method is open and above threshold, it encourages wide competition and transparency, allowing qualified businesses to partake in a potentially valuable partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Household Recycling Centre, Waste Transfer Stations and Associated Services

Notice Description

Dorset Council is seeking a single supplier to deliver the management of the Household Recycling Centres, Waste Transfer Stations and associated services, including marketing of recyclate collected at the kerbside (Resource Management and Transport Contract 2016). The operational service delivery elements will commence on 28 August 2026. The scope includes: * Operation of the ten Household Recycling Centres (HRC) -including all associated onward haulage * Operation of the three Waste Transfer Stations (WTS) - including all associated onward haulage and recyclate marketing of recyclate * Operation of one Recyclate Transfer Stations (RTS) - including all associated onward haulage and marketing of recyclate * Haulage from one Authority operated Waste Transfer Station * Treatment of HRC residual waste and certain recyclates * Skip / bank services The Contract will be for an initial 8 years, with four optional 12-month extension periods (1+1+1+1), subject to satisfactory performance and funding, giving a potential total contract period of 12 years. The current budget for the services under this contract is PS7,364,000 (2025/26). The total advertised contract value detailed in this notice allows for potential changes in scope / requirements and or funding during the contract term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37413640-498c-4453-9a2f-880450f4ce8a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2038 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Adam Langston
Contact Email
dp@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305221250

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

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