Planning

Waste transfer station and haulage services

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

31 Jul 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Braintree District Council is currently planning a procurement process for a contract titled "Waste transfer station and haulage services" in the services industry category, located in the United Kingdom, specifically in regions UKH34 and UKH37. This procurement initiative involves both Braintree District Council and Castle Point Borough Council. The current phase of the procurement is Planning, and key milestones include a scheduled market engagement, with expressions of interest due by 8th August 2025. Both services are to commence by 1st April 2026, and further communication is anticipated by 8th September 2025, facilitating potential bidders' engagement and understanding of the opportunity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste transfer stations and refuse transport services, specifically targeting those with capabilities in handling various waste types, including dry recycling and green waste. The procurement method focuses on services over a five-year period, with the potential for renewal, offering long-term business growth prospects. Companies with expertise in environmental services and logistics, particularly those experienced in servicing local authorities, will find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their portfolios and establish or strengthen relations with sub-central governmental bodies like Braintree and Castle Point Borough Councils.

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Notice Title

Waste transfer station and haulage services

Notice Description

For Braintree District Council, the provision of haulage of dry recycling (glass, tetrapak, metal cans, plastic), paper and card, green waste, general skip waste, Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP's) and metal skip waste. For Castle Point Borough Council, the provision of a transfer station and haulage services for the borough's garden waste tipping requirements. Both services must commence by 1 April 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Braintree:-Waste-transfer-station./853W423Y6B To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/853W423Y6B

Planning Information

Both local authorities are seeking to engage with the open market to ensure that the opportunities are understood by the market and are fully deliverable. Expressions of interest are also sought via the completion of a questionnaire. We may follow up with further questions via email if necessary for full clarity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044890-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45232470 - Waste transfer station

90512000 - Refuse transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
katrine.sallows@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447874887128

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Castle Point
Electoral Ward
Thundersley South
Westminster Constituency
Castle Point

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