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LCC - Provision of Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) Services

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

30 Jun 2026 at 10:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 10:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is initiating a procurement process for the provision of Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) services, targeting a start date of July 2027. This process is currently in the planning stage, focusing on the collection, haulage, processing, handling, and sale of DMR, with operations expected to be conducted within the United Kingdom (specifically the UKF3 region). The council, based in Lincoln, aims to enhance service efficiency and environmental sustainability across its waste management operations. Key upcoming activities include site visits to Waste Transfer Stations scheduled for 14th and 20th July 2026. Interested suppliers must confirm their attendance by 9th July 2026, indicating active engagement opportunities in preparation for tender submissions. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 1st December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in waste management, particularly those specialising in refuse disposal and treatment. The contract, estimated at a value of £23.5 million, runs from July 2027 to June 2032, offering an extended period for business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, supported by the project's focus on innovation and social value enhancement. Companies adept in managing comprehensive recycling operations by utilising advanced technologies and processes may find this tender particularly lucrative, given its emphasis on efficiency, environmental impact reduction, and flexibility to adapt to potential changes in household collection methods. Businesses can access more details and register their interest through the Panacea e-tendering portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCC - Provision of Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) Services

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council are seeking to procure services for the collection, haulage, processing, handling and sale of DMR from July 2027. 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

The Authority is undertaking a procurement exercise for the provision of a Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) service. As part of this process, Suppliers are invited to attend organised site visits at two Waste Transfer Stations to gain an understanding of the nature, composition, and volumes of materials received. The site visits will be held on the following dates and times: 14 July – Sleaford (11:00) 20 July – Gainsborough (14:00) Attendance at the site visits is strongly encouraged to inform the preparation of tender submissions. Suppliers wishing to attend must confirm their interest by contacting sheralee.lunn@lincolnshire.gov.uk no later than 9 July. Further details will be provided upon registration.

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/061141-2026
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
£23,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jul 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2027 - 30 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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