Tender

DRY MIXED RECYCLING SERVICES CONTRACT

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 14:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council has initiated an active procurement process titled "Dry Mixed Recycling Services Contract," targeting the refuse recycling services industry. The location for these services is in Chatham, United Kingdom, within the region UKJ41. This procurement follows an open procedure and is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the end of the enquiry period on 14th November 2025 and the deadline for tender submissions by 5th December 2025. The contract, valued at £12,364,800 GBP, will commence on 1st October 2026 and is set to last until 28th September 2029, potentially extending by up to three additional one-year periods.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for those specialising in waste management and recycling services capable of providing seamless business continuity arrangements. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been deemed suitable to participate, with an emphasis on quality, pricing, and social value as award criteria. Given its substantial contract value and extension possibilities, businesses with the capacity to deliver comprehensive recycling services and adept in electronic tender submissions should consider competing in this procurement exercise to enhance their market presence and footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DRY MIXED RECYCLING SERVICES CONTRACT

Notice Description

The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of suitable activities to achieve a seamless transition from the current provision of Services to the Contractor's provision of Services. The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of business continuity arrangements in the event that the Contractor's Bulking Point (or any part of the Service) is unavailable. The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of waste data required by the Council in respect of its reporting obligations, including (but not limited to) WasteDataFlow. The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of suitable activities to achieve a seamless transition from the Contractor's provision of Services to the Council's nominated incoming contractor upon expiry or termination of this Contract. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Refuse-recycling-services./42MDNNKD84 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/42MDNNKD84

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d64e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069406-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
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
£12,364,800 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,364,800 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 28 Sep 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vinnie Webb
Contact Email
vincent.webb@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01634306000

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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