LCC Provision of Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) Services

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

15 May 2026 at 13:15

Planning

23 May 2025 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is in the planning stage for a significant procurement project titled "LCC Provision of Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) Services". The aim is to manage recyclate waste collected by seven waste collection authorities across Lincolnshire, with materials to be processed at six countywide collection points. The project, with a planned start date of 1st July 2027 and completion by 30th June 2032, is valued at approximately £25.5 million. It focuses on refuse transport and recycling services under the services procurement category. A future notice is expected by 1st September 2026, offering potential bidders ample time to prepare.

This procurement opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in recycling and waste management services, particularly those with expertise in dry mixed recyclate materials. The successful contractor will work closely with Lincolnshire County Council to maximise recycling efficiency and the value of DMR while adapting to dynamic demographic and industry changes. Businesses that can demonstrate contemporary expertise, flexibility, and a commitment to enhancing recycling practices through innovation and education are likely to be most competitive in securing this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

LCC Provision of Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) Services

Notice Description

Contract for the management of recyclate waste (dry mixed recyclate materials, or 'DMR') collected by the 7 waste collection authorities across Lincolnshire: East Lindsey District Council, West Lindsey District Council, North Kesteven District Council, South Kesteven District Council, City of Lincoln Council, South Holland District Council and Boston Borough Council and taken to 6 collection points in the County: Boston Waste Transfer Station, Gainsborough Waste Transfer Station, Grantham Waste Transfer Station, Louth Transfer Station, Sleaford Waste Transfer Station and South Hykeham Waste Transfer Station. The contractor shall work with the client to maximise the client's recycling rate and to maximise the value of DMR at all stages of its lifecycle, from household consumption and recycling practises to the end-use of DMR. The contractor shall be a source of expertise on DMR and recycling and waste in general, and be able to provide or support training, education and information programmes and shall apply up-to-date technologies and processes to all aspects of the management of DMR throughout the life of the contract. The contractor shall adopt a flexible approach to all aspects of the management of DMR to respond and adapt quickly to any changes to demographics, household practises or waste collection authority or waste disposal authority practises.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051fed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044947-2026
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90512000 - Refuse transport services

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

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

90530000 - Operation of a refuse site

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

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