Planning

Food waste - Caddies & Containers

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Aug 2025 at 13:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council has initiated a procurement process in the planning stage for the supply of food waste caddies and containers as part of their new food waste service, expected to commence on 1 April 2026. The council is seeking input from potential suppliers through a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to understand current market opportunities and constraints, with a focus on suitable containers for collecting food waste from residents. Located in Wolverhampton, this procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting waste and rubbish containers. Interested parties must engage with the process and submit their responses by 5 September 2025.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management solutions, particularly those offering innovative container and logistics solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly suitable due to the council's openness to diverse suppliers. Businesses with expertise in waste and rubbish containers may leverage their capabilities to influence the development of local recycling services, potentially resulting in long-term growth and partnership opportunities with the Wolverhampton City Council and the region's waste management sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food waste - Caddies & Containers

Notice Description

Following the Simpler Recycling announcement in October 2023, the council is developing a new food waste service for implementation in line with statutory requirements from 1 April 2026. To progress and develop the new food waste service the council is looking to understand what opportunities and constraints currently exist in the food waste markets, supporting industries and supply chains to aid its decision making. The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to seek input from potential suppliers within the market, to establish options and potential costs associated with the council's need to procure suitable containers to collect residents food waste.

Planning Information

Please fully read the attached document and complete the series of questions contained within and submit your response.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050225-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tracey-Ann Warrington
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441902553836

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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