Tender

Hard Plastics Recycling

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

01 May 2026 at 08:47

Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Hard Plastics Recycling". This procurement process is intended for recycling hard plastic from the council's three recycling centres and may include additional services such as haulage. The industry category is classified under refuse recycling services, fitting into services procurement and is above the threshold for simplified procedures. Interested suppliers should submit their responses through the Supplying the South West portal by 3rd June 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 29th May 2026. The contract is set to begin on 28th July 2026 and will conclude on 27th August 2027, with a potential for extension until 2029.

This opportunity provides potential for growth in sectors related to waste management and recycling services. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in handling hard plastic recycling and related logistics. BCP Council is seeking to partner with suppliers who not only offer price competitiveness but also deliver quality and social value. Companies with innovative recycling techniques or those offering enhanced sustainability practices may find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The procurement follows an open procedure, providing a transparent and equitable platform for businesses willing to offer competitive and qualitative recycling solutions.

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Notice Title

Hard Plastics Recycling

Notice Description

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council require a Supplier to recycle hard plastic from the Council's three recycling centres. The service offered by the Supplier may also include haulage. Works are carried out on behalf of the Environment Team from BCP Council. Only one material stream-hard plastic-is included

Planning Information

All PME documents must be submitted by either: • Replying by the Supplying the South West eportal (https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) using the project reference DN802459. • Sending it in an email to procurement.place@bcpcouncil.gov.uk marking your response 'DN802459 - Hard Plastics Recycling - Preliminary Market Engagement Response' by 09/02/2026. • Late submissions will not be considered. For inquiries or assistance, please contact the Strategic Procurement team at BCP Council at procurement.place@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or 01202 128989.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06027f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040304-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

19600000 - Leather, textile, rubber and plastic waste

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£348,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£348,700 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 27 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE 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
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

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