Planning

Processing of Mixed Dry Recyclables

THURROCK COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

23 Feb 2026 at 10:08

Planning

27 May 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council has announced a planned procurement for the "Processing of Mixed Dry Recyclables" through a pipeline notice. The process is currently in the planning update stage as of 23rd February 2026. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, focused on refuse and waste-related services in Grays, United Kingdom. The procurement process is above the threshold for services and targets a contract period starting on 1st April 2027 and potentially extending until 31st March 2032. Businesses should anticipate a future notice to be published around 7th September 2026, providing further details as the procurement strategy is developed.

This tender could significantly expand opportunities for businesses specialising in waste processing and recycling services. The contract's potential longevity, with renewal options, offers businesses a chance for stable growth and revenue. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to compete, fostering competition and innovation within the industry. Given Thurrock Council's classification as a public authority in sub-central government, engaging in this procurement process may also facilitate forming strategic partnerships and gaining valuable insights into government standards and procedures.

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Notice Title

Processing of Mixed Dry Recyclables

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-0526d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015929-2026
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
7 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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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