Planning

HWRC Operation and Management

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

03 Mar 2026 at 17:01

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

02 Mar 2026 at 19:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

02 Mar 2026 at 19:18

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

02 Mar 2026 at 16:13

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 14:48

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

12 May 2025 at 08:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is planning to procure a contractor for the operation and management of its Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) network across 6-7 sites. The procurement process is in the planning stage as of March 2026, with an anticipated tender period ending on 30th June 2026 and an award period concluding on 1st March 2027. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, identified by CPV code 90000000, and is expected to enhance recycling services in the Oxfordshire region, UKJ14. The procurement involves an open, competitive flexible procedure designed for contracts exceeding the established thresholds, with a significant contract value grossing £59,556,258 GBP. The contract is slated to commence on 1st October 2027 and has a potential duration of up to eight years, contingent upon local government reorganisation milestones.

This procurement offers lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management, recycling innovation, or environmental services optimisation. Companies with experience in performance maximisation, development of commercial income streams, and technical expertise in designing strategic waste facilities are encouraged to compete. Construction oversight and materials offtake form core components of the contract, making it ideal for enterprises seeking to broaden their market presence or diversify service offerings within local government initiatives. The competitive nature of the procurement method underscores a transparent selection process, promising growth and collaboration for adept organisations striving to deliver sustainable waste solutions in the UK. Prospective bidders should prepare to engage with Oxfordshire County Council to contribute to regional environmental enhancements whilst capitalising on commercial opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HWRC Operation and Management

Notice Description

The Council intends to procure a contractor to manage and operate its Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) network across 6-7 sites. The contract will include: 1. Delivery of Household Waste Recycling Centre Service 2. Performance optimisation to maximize recycling, reuse, and composting while minimising residual waste 3. Development and support for creating and delivering commercial income streams such as materials and re-use 4. Materials offtake and waste management This procurement is part of the Council's initiative to enhance its waste management services and develop new HWRC sites. 8 year contract, with a break clause anticipated at approximately 4 years, centred around Local Government Reorganisation. Further details are to be confirmed and the above are not confirmed as being the points at which they would occur.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 8 year contract (in total) which will include an optional extension period based around the planned Local Government Reorganisation. Further details are to be confirmed and the above initial term and extension term are not confirmed as being the points at which they would occur.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051071
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019201-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£49,630,215 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£49,630,215 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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