Tender

Containment, Transportation, Processing, End of Waste Recovery and Reporting of Local Authority Bulky Waste Mixed Hard Plastics

BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is seeking tenders for the containment, transportation, processing, end-of-waste recovery, and reporting of local authority bulky waste mixed hard plastics. This tender, classified under refuse and waste-related services, invites proposals in line with the council's requirements. Located in Ebbw Vale, UK, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 noon on 5th December 2025. The contract, initially set for one year with an optional 12-month extension, is valued at up to £72,000 and follows an open procurement method.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in waste management and recycling services. Ideal candidates would be SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) proficient in handling and processing non-hazardous bulky plastic waste. The opportunity is well-suited to businesses that can efficiently manage local authority waste recovery processes with a focus on technical and cost-effective solutions, with 40% of the criteria focusing on technical capability and 60% on cost. The initial contract period begins on 5th January 2026 and runs until 4th January 2027, with the potential for a one-year extension, presenting ample time for successful tenderers to establish and expand their services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Containment, Transportation, Processing, End of Waste Recovery and Reporting of Local Authority Bulky Waste Mixed Hard Plastics

Notice Description

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (BGCBC), hereinafter referred to as the Authority, invites Tenders, in accordance with the Authority's Requirements and subject to the attached terms and conditions to set up a contractual agreement for the transportation, processing, recovery and reporting of non-hazardous bulky mixed hard plastic waste from householders that have delivered bulky mixed plastic waste to our Household Waste Recycling Centre. The main aim of the contract is to manage bulky mixed plastic wastes in line with the waste hierarchy. At the conclusion of the procurement exercise, it is the Council's intention to award a contract for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months (2 years in total).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074119-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Natalie Schofield
Contact Email
natalie.schofield@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EBBW VALE
Postcode
NP23 6DN
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Electoral Ward
Ebbw Vale South
Westminster Constituency
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

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