Waste and Recycling Kerbside Collection Contract

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

20 May 2026 at 13:40

Planning

15 Dec 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is in the planning stage for a significant procurement process titled "Waste and Recycling Kerbside Collection Contract." The procurement, falling under the category of services, involves refuse collection and recycling services, specifically aimed at managing kerbside waste collection. Scheduled to commence on the 5th of March 2028, and running till the 4th of March 2036, with potential renewal options extending up to 2044. An initial notice was published on the 20th of May 2026, and a future tender notice is expected by the 24th of July 2026. Situated in Doncaster, this contract offers an estimated value of £232 million, underscoring its substantial scale and significance within the region of UKE31, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for growth within the waste management sector, providing an opening for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive refuse and recycling collection services. Companies with expertise in municipal waste management, innovative recycling solutions, and sustainable service delivery models will find this tender particularly appealing. Engaging in this contract can enhance the market presence of businesses within the public sector and is ideal for those looking to expand their portfolio of public service contracts. The City of Doncaster Council’s move to engage the market through a soft market testing exercise further indicates their interest in exploring new capabilities and commercial models, offering a collaborative avenue for service innovation and development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Waste and Recycling Kerbside Collection Contract

Notice Description

The delivery of Waste and Recycling Kerbside Collection service

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100939&TID=100106184&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046455-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90511000 - Refuse collection services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£232,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jul 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Mar 2028 - 4 Mar 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

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