Tender

Transportation and Processing of Residential Dry Mixed Recyclables

CARDIFF COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Aug 2025 at 15:12

Planning

28 Mar 2025 at 11:19

Planning

20 Mar 2025 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process initiated by Cardiff Council focuses on the tender titled "Transportation and Processing of Residential Dry Mixed Recyclables." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically addressing sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. The process is being conducted through an open procedure and is above the threshold, with electronic submissions allowed in both English and Welsh. Cardiff Council is seeking a sole provider to manage the transportation and processing of dry mixed recyclables, with the contract period set to start on 29th September 2025 and end on 28th September 2026. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 5th September 2025, the enquiry period closing on 22nd August 2025, and the award period ending on 22nd September 2025. The location for the service is within the UKL22 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the recycling and waste management sectors, especially those experienced in handling dry mixed recyclables. The procurement is particularly suitable for SMEs, reflecting the suitability requirements for this tender. With a total estimated contract value of £4,546,768 including VAT, this contract provides significant financial opportunities and the potential to develop long-term partnerships with a major public authority. Businesses providing high-quality services at competitive pricing stand to benefit, as the award criteria heavily weigh both cost and quality. Involvement in this contract can enhance a company's market presence and showcase its environmental service capabilities to other potential clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transportation and Processing of Residential Dry Mixed Recyclables

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority wishes to appoint one sole provider(s) to deliver the Transportation and Processing of Dry Mixed Recycling Contract.

Planning Information

We are requesting that any interested parties submit an engagement response on Proactis at the following link: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ERFX1008605 - Transportation and Processing of Residential Dry Mixed Recyclables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046259-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,788,973 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,788,973 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
2028-04-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
Luke Howells
Contact Email
highwayswasteandparks@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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