Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council (RBWM) is currently in the Tender stage of a procurement process for the Provision of Dry Mixed Recyclables. This contract involves the reprocessing of dry mixed recycling collected from over 64,000 properties within the borough, including urban areas like Maidenhead, Windsor, and Ascot, as well as various rural villages. The procurement process is classified under the industry category of 'Refuse recycling services' (CPV code 90514000) and is being conducted through an open procedure (above threshold). The tender was published on 16 April 2025, with the tender period ending on 2 June 2025. The contract period is set to start on 1 September 2025 and will run until 31 August 2029. The location for delivery is primarily within the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the total contract value is estimated at £3,041,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in recycling services to expand their operations. The contract supports both SMEs, making it accessible for smaller companies to compete. Firms specialising in waste management and recycling, particularly those experienced in handling dry mixed recycling, would find this procurement especially relevant. The contract’s extended duration of four years ensures a long-term business growth opportunity with a stable partnership with a proactive and engaged borough council. This tender also allows businesses to contribute to high-quality recycling outcomes in a well-regarded community that values sustainability.

Tender

Provision of Dry Mixed Recyclables

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

16th April 2025 12:55:05 PM

Tender Deadline

2nd June 2025 12:00:00 PM 10 days remaining
Contract Summary

RBWM require a contractor to provide reprocessing of dry mixed recycling. We have over 140,000 residents living in 64,000 properties and collect circa 18,000 tonnes of dry mixed recycling. The main urban areas are Maidenhead, Windsor and Ascot, with a number of small villages and many rural properties. RBWM provides a weekly waste and recycling collection service and resident satisfaction rates with the services provided are above 90%. Residents are very engaged with recycling and levels of dry recycling reflect this. We are constantly working with our collections contractor to ensure that the quality of recycling collected is high. RBWM has contracts for the disposal of residual waste through Energy from Waste, food waste through anaerobic digestion and green waste through composting. This contract will provide reprocessing for dry mixed recycling collected from households and schools within the borough.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-7abad318-5491-48e7-8c3d-5aea9438f67b

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

90514000

CPV Division(s)

90 - Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services
Awarding Authority

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD COUNCIL

Buyer Name

RBWM Procurement

Buyer Email

procurement@rbwm.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

01628796285

Buyer Address

Town Hall

MAIDENHEAD

SL61RF

England

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Provision of Dry Mixed Recyclables

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD COUNCIL

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