Planning

HWRC Haulage & Disposal Service

THURROCK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

23 Feb 2026 at 10:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

22 May 2025 at 14:58

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

15 May 2025 at 11:19

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council, a public authority under sub-central government, is planning a procurement process titled "HWRC Haulage & Disposal Service" aimed at the haulage and disposal of waste from its Household Waste and Recycling Centre in Thurrock, United Kingdom. This opportunity falls within the services category, specifically refuse and waste-related services, with delivery targeted in the UKJ region. The procurement stage is currently at planning with a competitive flexible procedure, and the contract period is scheduled from 13 December 2026 to 12 December 2030, with potential extensions up to 12 December 2032. Key dates include an anticipated notice publication on 20 July 2026, with the competitive procedure intended to take place shortly thereafter.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the refuse and waste management sector, particularly those equipped to engage in sustainable haulage and disposal services. With small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) deemed suitable, companies can leverage this contract for growth and consolidation in the market for eco-friendly waste solutions. Businesses with capabilities in handling large-scale waste projects and efficient logistics operations stand to benefit from this service contract, potentially enhancing their portfolios through collaboration with a reputable local government entity like Thurrock Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HWRC Haulage & Disposal Service

Notice Description

This is a Pipeline Notice and is not yet ready for market or to register interest. The estimated dates for publication of the tender and contract period may be subject to change. Haulage and disposal of waste from the Council Household Waste and Recycling Centre in Thurrock

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051445
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015937-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Dec 2026 - 12 Dec 2030 4-5 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
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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