Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council is seeking to commission a contractor for a mixed glass recycling collection service in Colchester, Essex. The procurement is under the industry category "Refuse recycling services," with a tender period ending on 11th October 2024. The contract will start on 2nd December 2024 and run until 30th November 2026, with the option for a further two-year extension. The procurement process is at the tender stage, utilising an open procedure. The contract value ranges between GBP 100,000 and GBP 500,000, focusing on services within the East of England region. This opportunity seeks economic operators, particularly SMEs, to collect, handle, and process mixed glass and jars from Shrub End Depot, Colchester.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and recycling services to expand their operations. Given the contract’s requirements and structure, it is ideally suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in refuse recycling. The stipulation that the contractor pays the council a fixed price per tonne and receives a percentage of income from Packaging Recovery Notes (PRNs) can create profit-sharing opportunities, further incentivising efficient and effective service delivery. Businesses engaged in recycling and sustainability are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for substantial growth over the initial two-year contract period, with potential for a two-year extension.

Tender

GB-Colchester: Mixed Glass Recycling Collection Service

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

13th September 2024 12:20:03 PM

Tender Deadline

11th October 2024 11:00:00 AM 12 days remaining
Contract Summary

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to provide a collection, handling and processing service in respect of its mixed glass and jars recycling requirements from Shrub End Depot, 221 Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4RN. The tenderer shall pay Colchester City Council a fixed price per tonne for the material along with a percentage of any income gained from Packaging Recovery Notes (PRN's). There is no payment to the successful bidder. The tonnage of glass collected for the 2023/ 2024 financial year was 4417 Tonnes. Full details of the requirements are detailed within the associated documents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The initial contract term will be two years, commencing Monday 2nd December 2024 for two years until 30th November 2026, with the option of a further 2-year extension.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-c5d55952-be3c-4e7d-b495-1ecd2d4abdb7

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

90514000

CPV Division(s)

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

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Matt Howe

Buyer Email

matthew.howe@colchester.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

07976794358

Buyer Address

Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3WG

UK

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GB-Colchester: Mixed Glass Recycling Collection Service

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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