Tender

The Sale of Kerbside Mixed Container Glass

BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "The Sale of Kerbside Mixed Container Glass", situated in the United Kingdom, specifically in Ebbw Vale. The procurement process falls under the industry category of refuse recycling services. Interested bidders have until 19th January 2026 to submit their tenders, following an open procedure method. The Council intends to award a contract by 9th February 2026, which will commence on 2nd March 2026 for an initial period of one year, with a possible extension of another year. The tender, valued at £432,000 gross, allows submissions in both English and Welsh, adhering to the UKPGA legal basis and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in recycling services, specifically those with expertise in handling mixed container glass. As the project necessitates the inclusive haulage of materials, companies already established in this sector may find this tender particularly beneficial. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are also encouraged to participate due to the procurement's suitability criteria. The selection places important emphasis on both technical quality and pricing, with an 80% weightage for commercial criteria. Engaging in this process could enhance participating businesses' market presence and foster lasting partnerships with a public authority like Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, known for adhering to Welsh devolved regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Sale of Kerbside Mixed Container Glass

Notice Description

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (The Contracting Authority) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced recycling reprocessors for the purchase of mixed container glass inclusive of haulage as detailed in the Contract documents At the conclusion of the procurement exercise, it is the Council's intention to award a contract for an initial period of one (1) year, with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083005-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2026-02-27

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sallyann Jones
Contact Email
sallyann.jones@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01495 364834

Buyer Location

Locality
EBBW VALE
Postcode
NP23 6DN
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Electoral Ward
Ebbw Vale South
Westminster Constituency
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

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