Award

Sale of Kerbside Baled Aluminum Cans

BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

14 Apr 2026 at 11:01

Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council recently concluded an award stage for the procurement of services related to the sale of kerbside baled aluminium cans, with a contract awarded to Newport Recycling Limited. The award, dated 14th April 2026, signifies the conclusion of an open procurement process initially commenced with a tender notice in December 2025. The contract encompasses a two-year term starting on 1st June 2026, with an optional extension of up to a year. This procurement falls under the refuse recycling services category, primarily servicing the Ebbw Vale region, and adhering to Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement process followed an open procedure, ensuring transparency and wide participation.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses engaged in refuse recycling services. With a contract value exceeding £360,000 and extending potentially until May 2030, it offers stability and growth potential for the awarded SME, Newport Recycling Limited. The open procedure encourages broad competition while the significant weight on price within the award criteria makes it especially appealing for cost-efficient operators. SMEs focusing on service delivery within Wales and proficient in electronic tender submissions could find numerous opportunities to engage in similar procurement processes by aligning with the economic and technical criteria outlined by the Council.

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Notice Title

Sale of Kerbside Baled Aluminum Cans

Notice Description

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (BGCBC), hereinafter referred to as the Authority, invites Tenders, in accordance with the Authority's Requirements and subject to the attached terms and conditions to set up a contractual agreement relating to the sale of baled aluminium cans from household collections. At the conclusion of the procurement exercise, it is the Council's intention to award a contract for an initial period of two (2) years, with the option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033693-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£308,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£308,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£360,928 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH 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
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
TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWPORT RECYCLING

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