Planning

Haulage of Green, Food & MDR Waste

THURROCK COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

23 Feb 2026 at 10:11

Planning

27 May 2025 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is planning a procurement process for the haulage of green, food, and miscellaneous recyclable waste services under the title "Haulage of Green, Food & MDR Waste." Classified under refuse and waste-related services, the opportunity is situated in Grays, United Kingdom and falls under the public authority - sub-central government category. The procurement, planned to commence on the 13th of December 2026, is part of a pipeline notice indicating potential future market engagement. Although details remain subject to development, a competitive flexible procedure is anticipated. Key dates include a future communication notice expected by the 20th of July 2026.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and logistics services. The flexible nature of the procedure suggests potential inclusivity, particularly favouring SMEs. With the contracting period extending until December 2030, subject to renewal, businesses capable of delivering efficient and sustainable waste haulage solutions will find this an attractive proposition. Engaging with Thurrock Council in this process can lead to long-term collaborations and expanded service footprint within the region.

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Notice Title

Haulage of Green, Food & MDR Waste

Notice Description

This is a pipeline notice. This notice does not constitute a call for pre-market engagement or competition, its 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-0526cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015934-2026
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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