Tender

Treatment of Absorbent Hygiene Products and Associated Waste

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 15:33

Planning

07 Jan 2026 at 11:38

PlanningUpdate

20 Nov 2025 at 12:52

Planning

05 Nov 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

South Gloucestershire Council has initiated a public procurement process for the treatment of Absorbent Hygiene Products and associated waste. This opportunity is targeted at Waste and Refuse-related services located within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKK12 region. The council is using an open procedure, allowing for a single-stage process without limiting the number of contracts awarded. The tender process is currently open and will close on 9th February 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 4th May 2026. Bidders are invited to respond by this deadline to participate in a procurement valued at approximately £2,400,000 for 24 months, with an optional extension of up to two additional years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the waste management industry, particularly those capable of processing or transporting absorbent hygiene products within a 20-mile radius of the M5/M4 junction. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process considers their suitability. Businesses with experience and capabilities in waste treatment, compliant with environmental and transport regulations, and possessing adequate financial standing and quality assurance, will be well-positioned to secure this contract. Ensuring compliance with UK General Data Protection Regulation and possessing required permits are important prerequisites for this engagement.

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Notice Title

Treatment of Absorbent Hygiene Products and Associated Waste

Notice Description

South Gloucestershire Council will be offering local residents the collection of Absorbent Hygiene Products from the kerbside from May 2026. The Council requires one or more off-takers to receive and treat this waste. The waste will be in plastic bags provided by the Council and can be either hauled from the Councils waste sites in Yate & Mangotsfield, directly delivered to the Suppliers transfer point, or directly delivered to a processing plant if within approximately 20-mile radius of M5/M4 junction. South Gloucestershire Council reserves the right to award one or more contracts as a result of this procurement. This procurement is not a framework agreement. The open procedure is being used as a single stage process, but does not limit the number of contracts that may be awarded. The contract(s) will be for an initial period of 24 months months with the option to extend for a further period of up to 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract can be extended for a further two years.

Planning Information

South Gloucestershire Council would like to conduct pre-market engagement in relation to its procurement of Absorbent Hygienic Product (AHP) Waste Treatment Services to assist it in developing its requirements and approach. In order to gather information we have developed a Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire and would encourage any organisation interested in bidding for this contract to respond to the Questionnaire. The Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire can be obtained by emailing place.procurement@southglos.gov.uk. The completed Questionnaire must be returned to place.procurement@southglos.gov.uk no later than 2pm on 21st November 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dadc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001167-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 May 2028 2-3 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
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Place Procurement
Contact Email
place.procurement@southglos.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS37 5AF
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

Further Information

Notice Documents

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