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The Sale of Kerbside Mixed Container Glass

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 11:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 15:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the sale of kerbside mixed container glass, intended for recycling reprocessors. The awarded contract, based in Ebbw Vale, United Kingdom, commenced on 3rd April 2026 and is set to run for one year, with a possible extension of another 12 months. The contract was awarded through an open procedure and falls under the services category, specifically refuse recycling services. The procurement was supported by Welsh devolved regulations, and it attracted suppliers by offering a gross contract value of £271,200. Key stages of the procurement process included the tender phase, which concluded in early 2026, prior to the award and signing of the contract on 1st April 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the recycling sector, particularly those specialising in glass recycling and haulage. With emphasis on recycling services, businesses that are capable of efficiently handling and processing mixed container glass will find this contract beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to participate, reflecting the open nature of the procurement method. The process highlighted economic and technical criteria, ensuring that only capable and suitably qualified businesses were considered, thus offering long-term stability and growth potential for the successful supplier, Recresco Limited.

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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/042431-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£226,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2026-02-27

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EBBW VALE
Postcode
NP23 6DN
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Recresco Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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