Tender

Sale of Kerbside Baled Aluminum Cans

BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council invites tenders for the sale of kerbside baled aluminium cans, a procurement that falls under the refuse recycling services industry category. This open tender process, governed by Welsh devolved regulations and UK legislation 2023/54, offers a contract for an initial two-year term with a potential one-year extension. Interested parties are expected to submit their proposals electronically by 28th January 2026. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 21st January 2026 and the award decision anticipated by 9th February 2026. The procurement's estimated gross value is £369,600, targeting services in the UKL1 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), aligning with the Council's goals of engaging diverse business types. Companies experienced in recycling or waste management, especially those skilled in handling large contracts and adhering to specific technical and economic requirements, are well-suited to compete. The evaluation favours a weighted approach with an 80% emphasis on price and 20% on technical quality, promoting competitive pricing and robust service delivery. This contract can be a substantial engagement for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector services.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084880-2025
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
£308,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£308,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Natalie Schofield
Contact Email
natalie.schofield@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01495 364833

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

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