Planning

Processing of Mixed Dry Recyclables

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Planning

27 May 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Processing of Mixed Dry Recyclables" under a competitive flexible procedure, with the key date for notifying the market set for 6th July 2026. This procurement process falls under the services category within the refuse and waste-related services industry and is set in Grays, United Kingdom. The planned status indicates that the start of the contract is scheduled for 1st April 2027, potentially extending until 31st March 2032. The Council is classified as a public authority within the sub-central government and has not yet made a call for competition, as this notice serves to inform the market of a future potential opportunity.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and recycling services. With the potential for a multi-year engagement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to consider participation, as the tender plan highlights SME suitability. The process will likely attract firms adept at delivering efficient and sustainable recycling solutions. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts or increase their foothold in the UK recycling services market may find this an advantageous prospect for growth, provided they align with Thurrock Council's evolving procurement strategy.

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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/027664-2025
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
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
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 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
Not specified
Contact Email
blocke@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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