Planning

Soft Market Engagement Notice - WNC Dry Mixed Recycling Services

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Jan 2023 at 13:53

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Northamptonshire Council is planning a tender for the transport, sorting, and processing of co-mingled dry recycling services. The title of the tender is "Soft Market Engagement Notice - WNC Dry Mixed Recycling Services". This tender falls under the industry category of refuse recycling services and is located in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date of 18th January 2023. The Council intends to hold an open information session on 1st and 2nd February 2023. Key dates include a contract period from 19th to 27th January 2023, and the tender's minimum value is £2,200,000 with a total value of £4,000,000.

This tender by the West Northamptonshire Council presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing refuse recycling services to participate in the upcoming procurement process. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given the suitability indicated for them. Businesses with experience in waste management, transportation, and recycling services would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The Council aims to engage the market for inputs on contract terms, pricing mechanisms, and other relevant aspects before the formal procurement process begins.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Engagement Notice - WNC Dry Mixed Recycling Services

Notice Description

We are seeking a contract for the transport, sorting and processing of the co-mingled dry recycling. We would like, at this stage prior to commencing formal procurement, to seek input from the market as to what the appetite is for undertaking this service and to allow an opportunity to discuss options for the delivery of future provision. Some of the issues we are seeking input on include contract length, pricing mechanisms, risk sharing, the state of the market, current MRF capacity and mobilisation periods. The Council intends to hold an open information session for all interested organisations to be held via scheduled meetings on TEAMS on 1 and 2 February 2023, due to this we may have to cap the maximum amount of interested parties, but please be assured this will not impact your ability to participate in the impending tender opportunity. If you wish to attend, please contact: daryl.read@westnorthants.gov.uk by close of play 27 January 2023 stating who will attend on behalf of your organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-459cfb0b-9847-49d8-aa01-8a9cfca44201
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0740a96b-f449-4de0-87b7-db0f5affa686
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Soft Market Engagement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2023 - 27 Jan 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Daryl Read
Contact Email
daryl.read@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

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