Planning

Secure Textile Shredding and Recycling Service

UBICO LIMITED

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Planning

27 May 2025 at 09:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UBICO LIMITED, a public undertaking located in Cheltenham, is in the planning stage for an upcoming procurement titled "Secure Textile Shredding and Recycling Service." This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically involving textile fabrics, refuse, waste-related, and environmental services. The procurement process is currently in the planning phase and includes a market engagement exercise intended to inform the development of the tender documentation for textile recycling services that promote sustainability and circular economy principles. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their interest by 10th June 2025. The procurement is expected to require geographic service coverage across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, commencing from 1st October 2025 and potentially extending until 30th September 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs capable of providing innovative textile recycling solutions. Vendors specialising in eco-friendly recycling and repurposing of textiles, with capabilities to handle corporate clothing and PPE, can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence. The focus on sustainability and environmental benefits aligns well with organisations that have developed advanced recycling technologies or have extensive experience in managing waste and textile processes. Given the preliminary market engagement, participating businesses will have the unique advantage of influencing the tender's structure and aligning services with UBICO LIMITED's environmental objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secure Textile Shredding and Recycling Service

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to outline the requirements and expectations for a textile recycling service specifically designed for corporate clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE). The service aims to promote sustainability, reduce waste, and ensure the responsible disposal or re-purposing of textile items. The types of textiles produced by the Company include: * Hi-Vis Garments; * Ballistic Garments; * Branded and unbranded uniform; and * Safety Gloves and Footwear. The textile recycling service should cover the following aspects: * Collection: Provision of a convenient and efficient collection system for corporate clothing and PPE within the Company. * Sorting and Processing: Proper sorting and processing of collected items, ensuring their suitability for recycling or repurposing. * Recycling/Repurposing: Implementation of environmentally friendly techniques to recycle or repurpose the collected textiles (Repurposing not to include selling or distributing of whole garments). * Reporting: Provision of regular reports on the quantity of textiles collected, recycled, and repurposed, along with environmental impact metrics (e.g., carbon emissions saved, water and energy consumption).

Planning Information

We are reaching out to invite interested suppliers and service providers to participate in a Market Engagement Exercise ahead of a planned procurement process for textile recycling services. As part of our commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles, we are preparing to tender for a solution that enables the collection, sorting, recycling, and reuse of textiles, with the aim of diverting material from landfill and maximising environmental benefit. Before finalising the tender documentation, we are seeking to understand the current market landscape, including: • Available textile recycling technologies and capabilities • Capacity and geographical coverage • Innovative practices and value-added services • Challenges or barriers suppliers face in this area • Feedback on proposed service models or contract structure This engagement is not part of a formal procurement process but is intended to inform our approach and ensure the upcoming tender is realistic, effective, and encourages strong market participation. How to Participate: We welcome your input through: • A short survey/questionnaire, which will be shared with you once you confirm your interest in participating. • You are also welcome to submit a brief capabilities statement, which would be greatly appreciated. To express interest or to request further information, please contact Marius Pruteanu - Procurement Specialist at marius.pruteanu@ubico.co.uk by 10th June 2025. We look forward to working collaboratively with the market to shape a forward-looking and impactful textile recycling service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05269c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027591-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UBICO LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ubico.procurement@ubico.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL51 9JZ
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Swindon Village
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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