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Contract for the Collection and Reprocessing of Bagged & Unbagged Paper and card

City & County of Swansea

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 15:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Feb 2026 at 12:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 17:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has awarded contracts for the collection and reprocessing of bagged and unbagged paper and card. This procurement, encompassed under the open procedure method, falls under the "Refuse and waste related services" category. Located in Swansea, UK, the procurement process has now progressed to the award stage, with key dates including the signing of contracts, starting from 5 March 2026 and lasting until 1 March 2028, with possible extensions up to 2033. The contracts cover two lots - one for bagged paper and card and another for unbagged paper and card, with Print Waste - PW Commercial Co. Ltd. as the supplier. The tender was initially announced on 16 October 2025, and it involved three lots in total, indicating the transition to unbagged paper collection starting Spring 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the waste management industry, especially those specialising in recycling and reprocessing. With a substantial contract value and an extensive contract duration, it presents a stable growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses experienced in logistics and waste reprocessing can effectively leverage this contract. The open procedure allows all eligible suppliers to compete, thus encouraging innovation and competitiveness. Companies familiar with operational requirements in the region can particularly benefit from establishing strong ties with a sub-central government authority and expanding their service portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Collection and Reprocessing of Bagged & Unbagged Paper and card

Notice Description

Contract for the collection, haulage and reprocessing of paper and card. Lot 1 bagged paper and card, lot 2 unbagged paper and card (we will be switching from bagged to unbagged during the contract)

Lot Information

Bagged Mixed Paper and Cardboard

In 2023/24 a combined total of approximately 8,600 tonnes of mixed paper and cardboard was collected with single use plastic sacks used as a collection medium

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 60 months.

Unbagged Paper and Cardboard

In 2023/24 a combined total of approximately 8,600 tonnes of mixed paper and cardboard was collected with single use plastic sacks used as a collection medium. Residents requiring collection of large pieces of cardboard (boxes etc.) at the kerbside are requested to fold the material and place unbagged alongside the bags for collection, or alternatively deposit directly at one of our HWRC's.

Renewal: An option to extend for up to a further period of 60 months

Baled Cardboard

In 2023/24 the council collected around 2,600 tonnes of cardboard boxes from businesses throughout the county. The cardboard is baled and stored prior to collection by the re-processor

Renewal: An Option to extend for a further period of up to 60 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024180-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£812,175 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£812,175 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2025-12-19

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City & County of Swansea
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Print Waste - PW Commercial Co. Ltd

Further Information

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