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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Sorting and Marketing of Mixed Dry Recyclate" was initiated by Suffolk County Council. This contract pertains to the refuse recycling services industry, specifically managing recyclable materials collected from kerbside by Suffolk's Waste Collection Authorities. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract being active as of the latest updates. It covers delivery addresses in the UKH14 and UKH3 regions. The contract, valued at £60 million, was signed on 15th January 2019 and extends until 31st March 2039. Recent contract amendments are aligned with the Government's Resources and Waste Strategy, coming into effect in March 2026.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management, particularly those with facilities capable of processing recyclable materials. Companies like Viridor Waste Management Ltd and Syracuse Waste Limited, which are large-scale suppliers, are well-suited to handle such contracts. The need for facilities capable of adjusting to policy changes, like those in the Resources and Waste Strategy, makes this a lucrative opportunity for businesses adept at providing efficient recycling services and innovative solutions for waste processing needs.

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Notice Title

Sorting and Marketing of Mixed Dry Recyclate

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Suffolk County Council has appointed a Contractor to receive, process and market recyclable materials collected from the kerbside by Suffolk's 5 Waste Collection Authorities. This can be achieved either through the direct provision of a materials recovery facility (or similar processing facility) or through a brokered arrangement. The contract value is calculated to take account of the potential waste from Essex Waste Collection Authorities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f87d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084120-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Suffolk County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Syracuse Waste Limited

Viridor Waste Management Ltd

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