Tender

Municipal Waste Disposal Contract

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 14:00

Planning

06 Aug 2025 at 13:08

Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is currently in the Tender stage for a "Municipal Waste Disposal Contract". This contract focuses on the delivery of municipal waste disposal services targeting waste unsuitable for existing recycling, recovery, or disposal contracts. The procurement is set within the services category, with refuse collection services identified under the industry classification. This open procedure will cover locations within the United Kingdom, with an end date for tender submissions set for 14th January 2026. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 9th January 2026 and an award period culminating on 16th February 2026. The contract commences on 5th April 2026 and runs up to 4th April 2030, with possibilities for renewal.

For businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), this contract presents significant opportunities for growth. Given the contract’s focus on refuse collection services, companies with expertise in waste management, innovative recycling solutions, or sustainable waste disposal methods will find it particularly aligned with their capabilities. The high financial commitment, with a gross value of GBP 3.6 million, showcases a substantial business opportunity. The evaluation criteria weight price at 60%, quality at 30%, and social value at 10%, highlighting that competitive pricing and innovative waste disposal solutions could set a business apart from competitors in this open procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Municipal Waste Disposal Contract

Notice Description

Delivery of municipal waste disposal services for waste unsuitable for existing recycling, recovery, or disposal contracts due to its size, weight, or composition, with a strong focus on maximising recycling and recovery.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95582&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055892
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077697-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90511000 - Refuse collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
26 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 4 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-11-30

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kerry Coplestone
Contact Email
kerry.coplestone@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302737412

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

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