Planning

SBC1025 PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT for COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECYCLABLE PLASTICS AND CANS CONCESSION

STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Oct 2025 at 16:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stevenage Borough Council is in the planning stage for its procurement process regarding the "SBC1025 PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT for COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECYCLABLE PLASTICS AND CANS CONCESSION". This tender falls under the services category, specifically refuse recycling services, and is a special regime concession type. The council will be handling the collection of segregated recyclables, particularly plastic and cans. The engagement notice was published on 22nd October 2025, and interested parties are required to return completed questionnaires by 7th November 2025. The procurement is set in the UKH23 region, with the contract period expected to start on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2028, with a possibility of extension to 31st March 2030.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies in the recycling and waste management industry. Firms experienced in handling recyclable materials such as aluminium cans, steel cans, and various types of plastic would be particularly well-suited. As a public authority sub-central government initiative, partnering with Stevenage Borough Council could enhance a company's portfolio, providing stable business prospects through a long-term contract. Engaging with this opportunity would not only establish business ties with a local government entity but also contribute to sustainable environmental practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SBC1025 PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT for COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECYCLABLE PLASTICS AND CANS CONCESSION

Notice Description

Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is engaging with the market for the renewal of its below threshold Concession contract for Collection and Disposal of Recyclable Plastics and Cans. SBC collect source segregated recyclables from residents, namely Plastic and Cans. This concession contract is for the off-take of; (loose loaded) Plastic / Cans, loose, mixed. The material to be recycled that we expect to be paid for includes aluminium cans, steel cans, HDPE coloured, HDPE natural, PET coloured, PET clear plastic - pots, tubs and trays. If you are interested in tendering for this concession opportunity please ensure you complete the questionnaire and return by the deadline on the portal. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Any questions relating to this request for proposals should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

Planning Information

Companies interested in this concession opportunity should complete and return the questionnaire by the deadline on the portal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067627-2025
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

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
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 1HN
Post Town
Stevenage
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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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