Planning

WHC Pre Market Engagement - Comingled Recyclates

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Aug 2025 at 12:09

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27 Aug 2025 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement contract titled "WHC Pre Market Engagement - Comingled Recyclates," focusing on refuse recycling services. This project falls under the services category within the public authority - sub-central government industry classification. It is based in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, with a scheduled engagement deadline on 22nd September 2025. The contract's potential execution is set between 1st February 2027 and 31st January 2032, with an option to extend until 2037. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the pre-market engagement and register on Supply Hertfordshire to access related documents.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recycling services, particularly those identifying as small or medium enterprises (SMEs). The contract’s long-term nature offers stability and continuous work over a five-year period, fostering business growth. Companies with expertise in refuse recycling and efficient environmental practices are well-suited to compete, leveraging their services in a developing market. Participation in this procurement process can help businesses expand their client base in the public sector while contributing to sustainable waste management solutions.

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Notice Title

WHC Pre Market Engagement - Comingled Recyclates

Notice Description

Pre Market Engagement - Please see attached the pre market engagement document.

Planning Information

Please see attached the pre market engagement document. Please Register on Supply Hertfordshire to access the document. http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051583-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90514000 - Refuse recycling 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 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 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
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@welhat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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