Planning

Disposal of Waste Collected from the Public Realm

THURROCK COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2026 at 10:12

Planning

27 May 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is planning a procurement process for the "Disposal of Waste Collected from the Public Realm," under the 'Refuse and waste related services' category. This tender process, detailing a competitive flexible procedure, is currently in the planning stage with the latest pipeline notice having been published on 23 February 2026. Located in Grays, United Kingdom, Thurrock Council is a sub-central government public authority intending to launch the procurement process with key dates set for a future notice on 20 July 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 13 December 2026 and end on 12 December 2030, with potential renewal extending to 2032.

This forthcoming tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management services. The procurement aims to attract small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its competitive nature. Companies with expertise in innovative waste disposal solutions, logistics, and sustainable practices will find this tender particularly beneficial for expanding their market reach and fostering relationships with local government entities. By engaging with this opportunity, businesses can leverage their capabilities to enhance local waste management practices, contributing positively to the public realm.

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Notice Title

Disposal of Waste Collected from the Public Realm

Notice Description

This is a pipeline notice. This notice does not constitute a call for pre-market engagement of competition, it is to inform the market of a future potential opportunity. Please do not respond to this notice. The details included in this notice remains subject to change as the Council further develops the procurement strategy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0526c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015936-2026
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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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