Planning

LCC - Provision of Mixed Dry Recycling Services (MDR)

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 10:37

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is initiating a procurement process titled "LCC - Provision of Mixed Dry Recycling Services (MDR)" within the waste management industry category. This tender is in the planning stage and involves the provision of services related to the collection and management of recyclable materials across the East Midlands, UK. The key aim is to enhance recycling efficiency and minimise environmental impact. A market engagement notice was published on 1st December 2025, with an engagement period ending on 19th December 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the Panacea e-tendering portal to access the opportunity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in refuse disposal, recycling, and related services to secure a long-term partnership with a government entity. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions in waste management, particularly those with experience in processing and handling recyclable materials, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process highlights a preference for suppliers who can enhance operational efficiency, minimise contamination, and utilise advanced technologies, thereby offering ample potential for business growth. The opportunity is particularly advantageous for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), aiming to increase their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCC - Provision of Mixed Dry Recycling Services (MDR)

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council are seeking to procure services for the collection, haulage, processing, handling and sale of DRM from July 2027. Currently DRM is delivered by WCA's to collection points across the county. The Supplier shall Collect DRM from the Collection Points. The Supplier shall only Collect DRM from the Collection Points using Service Vehicles. The overall aims of the project are: (a) to minimise the quantity of DRM stored at Collection Points to reduce the risk of fire and prevent delays to WCA deliveries of DRM; and (b) to reduce Contamination within DRM; and (c) to maximise the quantity of DRM hauled per Load from the Collection Points to reduce the frequency of journeys and the consequential impact on traffic networks and the environment; and (d) to minimise the environmental impact of its obligations to dispose of DRM, both in its handling and in maximising application of the waste hierarchy to its treatment; and (e) to minimise the health and safety risks involved in its obligations to handle and dispose of DRM; and (f) to maximise the value of the DRM; and (g) to increase the social value of its obligations to handle and dispose of DRM; and (h) to take advantage of any new or improved technologies, processes or practises; and (i) to promote effective household practises to maximise the Clients' recycling rates; and (j) to achieve a resilient and robust Service for the Client for the meeting of its obligations to dispose of DRM; and (k) to achieve a flexible service for the Client in the event that household collection methods change in the Contract Period, for whatever reason. Suppliers should register with the Panacea e-tendering portal to access this opportunity at https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/Login.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30201ae8-9a97-485d-8e07-069c1a360409
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ce53e4-0955-41d7-bb7b-9277e1eef391
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

90511000 - Refuse collection services

90511100 - Urban solid-refuse collection services

90511200 - Household-refuse collection services

90511300 - Litter collection services

90511400 - Paper collecting services

90512000 - Refuse transport services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90513100 - Household-refuse disposal services

90513200 - Urban solid-refuse disposal services

90513300 - Refuse incineration services

90513400 - Ash disposal services

90513500 - Treatment and disposal of foul liquids

90513600 - Sludge removal services

90513700 - Sludge transport services

90513800 - Sludge treatment services

90513900 - Sludge disposal services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

90530000 - Operation of a refuse site

90531000 - Landfill management services

90532000 - Coal-tip management services

90533000 - Waste-tip management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carl Newell
Contact Email
carl.newell@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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