This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Jul 2026 at 11:26

PlanningUpdate

28 Oct 2025 at 18:27

Planning

28 Oct 2025 at 18:21

Summary of the contracting process

Castle Point Borough Council, in collaboration with the Essex Procurement Partnership, is inviting tenders for the renewal of their recycling waste disposal services. The contract encompasses providing waste transfer station services, haulage, and materials recycling facilities for the borough's dry mixed recycling, not including glass. Located in Benfleet, UKH37 region, this opportunity is open through an open procedure with an estimated gross value of £8,626,885. The active tender stage, with submission deadlines set for 11th September 2026, allows electronic submissions. The contract spans five years with a possible five-year extension, contingent on performance and needs. This procurement involves some known-unknown risks, such as market fluctuations and geopolitical events, which may necessitate future contract modifications.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs capable of meeting local delivery requirements within the Castle Point borough or nearby locations. Companies experienced in refuse and waste-related services that can offer innovative solutions for waste transfer and recycling will find this contract well-suited to their expertise. Businesses can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in municipal waste management, offering competitive pricing and quality technical solutions. Moreover, the environmental aspect of the project aligns with modern corporate social responsibility goals, providing bidders with an opportunity to enhance their market credibility and sustainability profile.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Recycling waste services

Notice Description

Castle Point Borough Council (CPBC) through the Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP) is looking to renew their recycling waste disposal services contracts. This relates the provision of a waste transfer station (WTS), haulage and Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) services for the borough's dry mixed recycling requirements (excluding glass). The contract duration is 5 years plus an optional extension of up to 5 years in one or multiple increments. Known-unknown risks: 1- Declining or failing end markets Impact: Financial pressure, operational disruption, and performance risks for both the Contractor and the Authority. Why this cannot be addressed upfront: Neither party can accurately forecast long-term end-market viability or values, making upfront risk pricing potentially disproportionate and poor value for money. 2- Geopolitical events / Wars / Blockades Impact: Service delays, reduced recycling performance, financial pressure on the Contractor, or value-for-money risks for the Authority Why this cannot be addressed upfront: Pricing, service volumes, and operational impacts cannot be accurately or proportionately quantified at contract inception without introducing excessive risk premiums. 3- Extreme weather events Impact: Effects to service continuity, performance standards, and contract affordability. Why this cannot be addressed upfront: It is not possible to price or fully mitigate all operational and financial impacts upfront without introducing disproportionate cost or risk premiums. There is a possibility that the contract may require modification if one of the identified risks above materialise

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract duration is 5 years plus an optional extension of up to 5 years in one or multiple increments. The contract will be extended subject to performance, needs from the councils and LGR considerations

Planning Information

Interested suppliers can obtain the Pre Market Engagement document in the e-Delta tendering portal via access code 2C6KJ8PN4Z. The document includes a questionnaire for interested suppliers to complete and send to the email address provided in the documents by 5pm on Tuesday 25 November 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067223-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£7,189,071 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,189,071 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BENFLEET
Postcode
SS7 1TF
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Brentwood
Electoral Ward
Brentwood South
Westminster Constituency
Brentwood and Ongar

Further Information

Notice Documents

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