Planning

Kerbside Disposal

FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Dec 2025 at 11:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Flintshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for kerbside disposal services, focusing on the bulking, sorting, and onward sale of recycling materials such as plastics, paper, and glass. This process falls under the services category and is governed by UK legislation. The Council is conducting preliminary market engagement with suppliers located within or near Flintshire, UK, to express interest by 7th January 2026. The procurement intends to commence on 1st June 2026 and run until 31st May 2031, with a potential renewal option extending the contract by one more year. A future notice is scheduled for 2nd March 2026.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in waste management and recycling services, particularly those capable of handling diverse materials such as comingled plastics and flexible plastics in response to potential legislative changes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) situated close to Flintshire are especially well-suited to take advantage of this opportunity, as proximity is a significant factor for consideration due to the operational logistics involved. By participating, businesses can expand their service offerings and establish or strengthen their partnerships with public authorities like Flintshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kerbside Disposal

Notice Description

The bulking, sorting and onward sale of Flintshire County Councils kerbside collected recycling material, including: comingled plastics (processed and onward sale), paper and cardboard (processed and onward sale), food (bulked on site only), glass (bulked on site only). Direct tip 5 days a week with scope to decrease this to 2/3days and haul in the remainder, material tonnage will remain the same with either option. There is potential for additional materials to be introduced to align with legislation including but not restricted to flexible plastics.

Planning Information

We would like to hear from any suppliers based within the Flintshire or surrounding geographical areas who would be able to meet our kerbside disposal requirements. If you are able to provide the service covered by this notice, please email procurement@flintshire.gov.uk with a brief overview of services by 12noon on 7th January 2026. Please note that due to the nature of the contract the service provider will need to be based geographically close to Flintshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f292
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081388-2025
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
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 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
FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@flintshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FLINTSHIRE
Postcode
CH7 6NA
Post Town
Chester
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Flintshire
Electoral Ward
Mold East
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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