Tender

Mixed Inert Waste Collection, Transportation, Acceptance and Recycling Services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 12:55

Planning

09 Oct 2025 at 08:56

Planning

14 May 2025 at 07:40

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is actively seeking tenders for services related to the collection, transportation, acceptance, and recycling of mixed inert waste, as per their procurement under the title "Mixed Inert Waste Collection, Transportation, Acceptance and Recycling Services." The process is currently in the tender stage, focusing on services to be delivered from Preston Transfer Station and potentially other agreed Authority Waste Facilities. The procurement method is an open procedure, highlighting its transparent and competitive nature, suitable for service providers in the waste management sector. Key timelines include an enquiry period ending on 23 February 2026, with the tender submission deadline on 5 March 2026 and the contract award expected by 27 March 2026. This procurement falls under the services main category in the UKD45 region, with an estimated contract value of up to £2,472,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in waste management and recycling services, especially those capable of handling mixed inert waste. It is particularly attractive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria, as the framework agreement aims to appoint a single supplier under the terms defined. Businesses with strong financial capacity, a well-documented history of relevant experience, exceptional handling of sub-contractor management, and robust health and safety standards will be well-placed to compete in this tender. With a potential contract period lasting up to four years, this procurement represents a stable and valuable opportunity for the selected provider to expand their market presence and influence in the waste management sector in Lancashire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mixed Inert Waste Collection, Transportation, Acceptance and Recycling Services

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of services for the collection, transportation, and recycling of mixed inert waste. In summary, the services required are the collection, direct transportation, weighing and recycling of mixed inert waste from Preston Transfer Station (or such other Authority Waste Facility as may be agreed by the parties to the Agreement from time to time). The mixed inert waste will be made available to the provider under the List of Wastes Code 17 09 04. Please see the tender documentation for further information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Lancashire County Council has the option to extend the Framework by any number of defined periods, provided that the total duration does not exceed 48 (forty eight) months.

Renewal: The initial Framework period will be 24 (twenty four) months, after such time the Authority may extend the Framework by any number of defined periods, provided that the total duration does not exceed 48 (forty eight) months.

Planning Information

Lancashire County Council is conducting preliminary market engagement relating to the provision of Mixed Inert Waste Collection, Acceptance and Recycling Services and Mixed Inert Waste Acceptance and Recycling Services. Prior to publication of a full invitation to tender (anticipated later 2025), interested organisations in the waste management sector are invited to engage with this preliminary market engagement exercise. Interested organisations should: - Visit: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ - Navigate to the market engagement project by clicking on the link for Provision of Mixed Inert Waste Collection, Acceptance and Recycling Services and Mixed Inert Waste Acceptance and Recycling Services . - Review the Preliminary Market Engagement document(s) contained on the project page. This document provides more information regarding this preliminary market engagement exercise. - Submit your expression of interest (EOI) via email to contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk by no later than 24 October 2025 at 12 noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05128a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010933-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,060,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,060,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-01-14

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD

Contact Name
Andrew Patten
Contact Email
contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk, sales@socialvalueportal.com
Contact Phone
+44 20 3355 0530

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire, TLD45 Mid Lancashire

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Vauxhall
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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