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Handling of Recyclable Materials

Colchester City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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25 Jun 2026 at 19:36

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Award

24 Jul 2023 at 14:05

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Tender

31 Mar 2023 at 16:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by Colchester City Council focuses on the "Handling of Recyclable Materials" within the refuse recycling services industry. Located in Essex, this procurement falls under the services category and involves the collection and recycling of materials from the council's Shrub End Depot. The procurement method employed is a restricted procedure, highlighting a selective approach to bidding. Key milestones include the extension of an existing contract from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2028 to accommodate the Local Government Reorganisation. The process has entered the contract stage, having been awarded to Plan B Management Solutions Ltd, with a contract initially signed on 21 July 2023 for a value of £2,165,292.87, spanning a period of 1,800 days.

This tender presents various growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in waste management, recycling, and environmental services. Businesses adept in handling municipal dry recycling, including items such as paper, cardboard, cans, and plastics, stand to benefit significantly. SMEs in the recycling sector can leverage this opportunity to expand services within the Essex region. The contract requires robust plans for mobilisation, materials handling, and contingency, favouring companies with innovative approaches and comprehensive management strategies. Moreover, organisations focusing on social value and efficient resource recovery processes will find this procurement beneficial for enhancing their service portfolios and exploring future collaborative opportunities in public waste management initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Handling of Recyclable Materials

Notice Description

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to procure a contractor to collect recyclable materials from the Shrub End Depot in Colchester, to secure markets for the sale or appropriate end uses of all recyclables and to maximise recycling of materials from the collected waste before recovery of resources and energy from any non-recyclable the waste and ensure that the Council has full awareness of the final destinations of all material streams. Full details of the service and the requirements are detailed in the Specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Extension of the contract term for a 12 month period.

Renewal: At the Council's discretion, the contract will also include the option for a negotiated extension for a further period of one year (to 31st July 2026) and a subsequent further negotiated extension for an additional period of one year (to 31st July 2027).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b7e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060059-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,415,292 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Colchester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Postcode Area
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Plan B Management Solutions Ltd

Further Information

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