Planning

Mixed Dry Recyclables

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 07:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is in the planning stage of procuring a contract for the management of mixed dry recyclables across Lincolnshire. This tender, titled "Mixed Dry Recyclables," involves handling recyclate waste collected by multiple district councils and processed at various transfer stations. The procurement is classified under several CPV codes including refuse transport and recycling services, and it falls under the services industry category. The procurement process is at the planning stage with key timelines including a future notice expected on 1st September 2026, and the contract period set to begin on 1st July 2027, ending on 30th June 2033. The procurement will take place within the UKF3 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management, recycling technologies, and refuse transport services. Companies that have expertise in enhancing recycling rates and applying innovative waste management solutions would be well-suited to compete. The contract is valued at £23,550,000, indicative of the scale and potential profitability for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector waste management industry. Additionally, businesses capable of providing training, education, and support for sustainable recycling practices could offer significant value to this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mixed Dry Recyclables

Notice Description

Contract for the management of recyclate waste (dry recyclate materials, or 'DRM') 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 DRM at all stages of its lifecycle, from household consumption and recycling practises to the end-use of DRM. The contractor shall be a source of expertise on DRM 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 DRM throughout the life of the contract. The contractor shall adopt a flexible approach to all aspects of the management of DRM to respond and adapt quickly to any changes to demographics, household practises or waste collection authority or waste disposal authority practises.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051fed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025525-2025
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
£23,550,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2033 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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ctinfrastructure@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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