Tender

Kerbside Recycling

ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 13:47

Planning

28 Apr 2025 at 12:36

Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Borough Council is actively seeking bids for its Kerbside Recycling contract, encompassing refuse and waste-related services in the recycling industry. The effort aims to treat and dispose of approximately 14,000 tonnes of kerbside dry mixed recycling and 8,000 tonnes of paper and card annually. The procurement process is in the tender stage with an open procedure method, and submissions must be completed through the YORtender portal by the deadline of 18th November 2025. This opportunity, valued at approximately £21 million, is targeted at businesses within the region of UKE31, United Kingdom, and is essential for ensuring the adherence to the Waste Hierarchy principle during processing.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in refuse collection, transport, and recycling services. Companies with expertise in glass, metal, textiles, plastics, cardboard, and paper recycling will find this contract highly beneficial for expansion, leveraging the expected growth in material handling and recycling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, aligning with the council's criteria that consider quality, social value, and pricing. The contract's long duration, from 2026 to 2031, with potential renewals extending to 2034, provides a stable growth platform for firms dedicated to developing sustainable waste management solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kerbside Recycling

Notice Description

The service will require the treatment and disposal of dry mixed recycling and fibres that are collected at kerbside and commercial waste customers in Rotherham. This will include: Receiving, handling, treatment and disposal of Contract Waste from Authorised Vehicles by the Contractor or any agents or Sub-Contractors acting on their behalf Maximise material sales to generate an income to the Council Handling, treatment and disposal of Non-Compliant Material and Residues; and The treatment and processing of Contract Waste to maximise the generation of Products and thereby minimise waste disposal adhering to the principles of the Waste Hierarchy. Based on the current annual tonnage data, it is estimated that around 14,000 kerbside tonnes per annum of dry mixed recycling will require treatment and disposal, and 8,000 kerbside tonnes per annum of paper & card. Commercial Waste tonnage potential is not yet fully understood as the service has only recently been introduced.

Lot Information

Glass, Metal, Textiles and Plastics

The Service shall be for the receipt, recording, segregation, handling (including bulking and haulage where applicable), treatment, processing and disposal of Contract Waste (being Waste less Rejects delivered from Authorised Vehicles of the Council or any agents acting on their behalf) by the Contractor in accordance with the Waste Hierarchy to maximise Recycling for the generation of Products, minimise the Residues and thereby minimise Contract Waste disposal via landfill. This lot includes glass (e.g. bottles and jars), metals (e.g. food and drink steel cans, clean kitchen foil), plastic (bottles, bags and film) and cartons from food and other liquids. Full details can be found within the tender documentation available to download at https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER The Lot value detailed below has been calculated based on average annual gate fees.

Renewal: The contract can be extended at the sole discretion of the Council and can be taken in any combination.

Cardboard and Paper

The Service shall be for the receipt, recording, segregation, handling (including bulking and haulage where applicable), treatment, processing and disposal of Contract Waste (being Waste less Rejects delivered from Authorised Vehicles of the Council or any agents acting on their behalf) by the Contractor in accordance with the Waste Hierarchy to maximise Recycling for the generation of Products, minimise the Residues and thereby minimise Contract Waste disposal via landfill. Lot 2 shall include paper (e.g. newspapers, envelopes and books) and cardboard (e.g. domestic cardboard, egg boxes, toilet roll tubes). Full details can be found within the tender documentation available at https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER The lot value described below has been calculated based on the average value of each material in the market for the last 12 months and the tonnage collected of each material. The Council does not expect to pay these costs, but rather receive an income based on a share of these costs.

Renewal: The contract can be extended at the sole discretion of the Council and can be taken in any combination.

Planning Information

Engagement in this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is via a questionnaire published on YORtender: Please follow https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=YORTENDER and search for project ID 98676 All correspondence in relation to this PME will be carried out via the YORtender portal. Submissions to be returned via the YORtender portal by 16:00 on 09/05/2025 This process is not part of the formal tender procedure, so taking part or not participating won't disadvantage any supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064231-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90511000 - Refuse collection services

90512000 - Refuse transport services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,081,139 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,081,139 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2033-04-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.places@rotherham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

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