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Kerbside Recycling

Rotherham Borough Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2026 at 10:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

27 Jan 2026 at 16:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 14:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

28 Apr 2025 at 13:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 11:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Kerbside Recycling" contract is facilitated by Rotherham Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority in the UK. The procurement is in the Award stage with a finalized contract, having commenced on 7 April 2026, and intended to run until 28 February 2031, with a possible extension up to 28 February 2034, at the Council's discretion. This open procedure tender covers refuse and waste-related services, focusing on kerbside recycling and commercial waste management in Rotherham, UK (UKE31 region). Award notices were issued, confirming contracts with suppliers H W Martin Waste Limited and Veolia ES (UK) Limited for the comprehensive treatment, recycling, and disposal of recyclable materials, totalling a value of £15,705,139 for the first lot and £5,376,000 for the second lot.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for large companies and SMEs capable of providing integrated waste management services. The contract requires a robust supply chain capable of handling, processing, and recycling commercial waste to maximise material sales. Businesses specialising in non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment services will find opportunities to demonstrate expertise in sustainable waste processing, contributing to environmental goals. Moreover, the contract’s emphasis on recycling efficiency and adherence to waste hierarchy principles makes it ideal for innovative businesses focused on environmental sustainability and resource recovery, allowing them to strengthen their portfolio by partnering with a key public sector entity.

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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

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/050683-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£21,081,139 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£15,705,139 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
2033-04-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Rotherham Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

H W MARTIN WASTE LIMITED

VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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