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Textile Banks 2025 (Consession Contract) LBMerton

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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09 Oct 2025 at 15:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton has recently completed the award stage of its procurement process for a concession contract titled "Textile Banks 2025". This contract falls under the environmental services category and involves setting up textile recycling collection banks throughout the borough to contribute to London's municipal waste recycling targets. Astra Recycling Ltd, an SME, has been awarded this contract, valued at £75,000, following an open procurement method. The contract period extends from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028. The initiative is part of Merton's Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan, aiming to make strides in sustainable waste management by 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services and sustainable waste management solutions, particularly those focusing on recycling. SMEs can benefit from such contracts, gaining exposure and reputation in the public sector while contributing to sustainable urban living goals. Companies with a capability to install, maintain, and manage recycling infrastructures at a municipal level stand well-suited to compete in such tenders, aligning their operations with broader environmental targets set by local authorities. The emphasis on local authority waste management plans highlights an avenue for firms to align their business growth with public sector sustainability commitments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Textile Banks 2025 (Consession Contract) LBMerton

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton requires a supplier to provide numerous textile recycling opportunities (in the form of collection banks) for residents across the borough on a concessions basis. The Major of London has set a target to recycle 65% of London's municipal waste by 2030, and a target to recycle 50% of Local Authority collected waste by 2025. Merton has developed a Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan (RRP) to work towards the recycling target set by the Major of London, which was set to improve waste management and make London a leader in sustainable living.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86087882-f1e6-4df6-9bd5-6b351b693bf0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e9ccbd-1fbd-4ad8-9c77-c741671f9404
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASTRA RECYCLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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