Planning

Recycling and Waste Management Contract 2028

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Dec 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is in the planning stage for its upcoming Recycling and Waste Management Contract 2028. This procurement process, classified under the services category, seeks to explore municipal waste disposal options, with the engagement phase planned until 22nd January 2026. The contract, valued at £156 million, is a long-term commitment with an initial timeframe from 5th March 2028 to 5th March 2035, potentially extending to 2037. Located in Doncaster, within the United Kingdom's UKE31 region, the council is conducting preliminary market engagement to shape the procurement approach. The legal basis for this tender falls under the UKPGA (2023/54), ensuring adherence to national legislation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in refuse collection services, offering potential growth through involvement in a substantial public contract. Companies with expertise in innovative municipal waste disposal solutions are encouraged to participate, as this phase involves understanding market capabilities and commercial models to shape the procurement strategy. Businesses suited for this engagement are those capable of providing sustainable and efficient waste management services aligning with the council's needs. As a sub-central government authority, the City of Doncaster Council provides a reliable partnership for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Recycling and Waste Management Contract 2028

Notice Description

The City of Doncaster Council are exploring options for the delivery of municipal waste disposal services. This Engagement questionnaire is part of a soft market testing exercise to engage with the market, understand capabilities, innovations and commercial models, and shape our procurement approach and future contract delivery. You will support this by completing the questionnaire.

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/082925-2025
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£156,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Mar 2028 - 5 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kerry Coplestone
Contact Email
kerry.coplestone@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302737412

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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