Planning

LCC - Provision of Mixed Dry Recycling Services (MDR)

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 10:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is in the planning stages for a tender titled "Provision of Mixed Dry Recycling Services (MDR)," aimed at managing recycling services across Lincolnshire. This procurement focuses on the collection, haulage, processing, handling, and sale of Dry Recycling Material (DRM), with services scheduled to begin in July 2027. The procurement falls within the services category under the CPV codes 90530000 (Operation of a refuse site) and 90510000 (Refuse disposal and treatment). The process includes a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise with a questionnaire deadline of 19th December 2025 and a "Meet the Buyer" day on 14th January 2026. Interested suppliers should utilise the Panacea e-tendering portal for participation and further information.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses across the waste management and recycling sectors, particularly those capable of optimising processes to reduce environmental impact and enhance social value. It is especially suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the contract specifies their eligibility. Businesses offering innovative technologies and approaches to enhance recycling efficiencies and reduce contaminations are well-placed to compete. Engaging with Lincolnshire County Council through this tender could lead to sustainable business growth and strengthen market positions in the environmental services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCC - Provision of Mixed Dry Recycling Services (MDR)

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council are seeking to procure services for the collection, haulage, processing, handling and sale of DRM from July 2027. Currently DRM is delivered by WCA's to collection points across the county. The Supplier shall Collect DRM from the Collection Points. The Supplier shall only Collect DRM from the Collection Points using Service Vehicles. The overall aims of the project are: (a) to minimise the quantity of DRM stored at Collection Points to reduce the risk of fire and prevent delays to WCA deliveries of DRM; and (b) to reduce Contamination within DRM; and (c) to maximise the quantity of DRM hauled per Load from the Collection Points to reduce the frequency of journeys and the consequential impact on traffic networks and the environment; and (d) to minimise the environmental impact of its obligations to dispose of DRM, both in its handling and in maximising application of the waste hierarchy to its treatment; and (e) to minimise the health and safety risks involved in its obligations to handle and dispose of DRM; and (f) to maximise the value of the DRM; and (g) to increase the social value of its obligations to handle and dispose of DRM; and (h) to take advantage of any new or improved technologies, processes or practises; and (i) to promote effective household practises to maximise the Clients' recycling rates; and (j) to achieve a resilient and robust Service for the Client for the meeting of its obligations to dispose of DRM; and (k) to achieve a flexible service for the Client in the event that household collection methods change in the Contract Period, for whatever reason. Suppliers should register with the Panacea e-tendering portal to access this opportunity at https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/Login.aspx

Planning Information

Engagement will consist of both a written Pre Market Engagement (PME) questionnaire (deadline 19th December 10am) and a meet the buyer day (14th January 2026). All details can be found in the attached documents on the Panacea portal https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/Login.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078370-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

90530000 - Operation of a refuse site

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2027 - 29 Jun 2032 Over 5 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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carl Newell
Contact Email
carl.newell@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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