Planning

Domestic Mixed Recyclables Haulage and Treatment - Preliminary Market Engagement

WIGAN COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Apr 2025 at 14:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council, a public authority within sub-central government, is initiating a procurement process for the haulage and treatment of domestic mixed recyclables. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement scheduled from 7th April 2025 to 5th July 2025. The council aims to commence the contract in early 2026 and is considering a medium-term arrangement of six years. Key considerations include developing specifications, pricing structure, flexible terms, performance indicators, and social value. This procurement process will help Wigan Council comply with forthcoming legislation requiring local authorities to collect specific items. The services will be delivered across the United Kingdom, focusing on refuse recycling services.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for service providers capable of handling mixed recyclables. Businesses with experience in operating material recovery facilities are especially well-suited to this contract, as Wigan Council seeks industry insights on operational requirements and compliance with new legislative standards. Engaging in this tender process could provide substantial growth potential for companies by securing a long-term contract with a local government authority, enhancing their market presence, and contributing to social and environmental objectives. Companies demonstrating robust knowledge and capacity in refuse recycling services are encouraged to participate in the preliminary market engagement to influence the final tender specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domestic Mixed Recyclables Haulage and Treatment - Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

Wigan Council will be seeking a service provider to haul and treat it's mixed recycling collected from domestic properties. The contract is expected to start in 2026 and we propose medium term contract of six year. We would like to seek the views of service providers. During the contract term, legislation will come into force requiring the local authority to collect specific items. We would like to gather industry view on: A) Developing our specification/requirements B) Pricing Structure C) Flexible Terms. D) Performance Indicators (KPIs) E) Social value As part of the evidence gathering, we would like to visit material recovery facilities to gather evidence on progress towards meeting these requirements. The consultation is primarily aimed at operators of material recovery facilities, so we may limit the number of consultees based upon whether the service provider demonstrates the evidence of knowledge and experience to be able to deliver the capacity to process our material.

Planning Information

Wigan Council are seeking views on procuring the haulage and treatment of its mixed recyclables, with the intention of commencing a new contract in early 2026. The council are considering a medium arrangement 6 years in length, and is interested in seeking views on A) Developing our specification/requirements B) Pricing Structure C) Flexible Terms. D) Performance Indicators (KPIs) E) Social value During the contract period, legislation will come into force requiring local authorities to collect specific items. As part of the evidence gathering we would like to visit material recovery facilities to discuss progress towards meeting these requirement. The engagement will run from 07/04/2025 to 05/07/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012589-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr. Peter Davies
Contact Email
p.davies@wigan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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