Planning

Hard Plastics Recycling

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 10:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Hard Plastics Recycling." This initiative falls under the services category specifically related to refuse recycling services. The preliminary market engagement (PME) notice was published on 9th January 2026, with a submission deadline of 9th February 2026. The procurement process focuses on restarting hard plastics recycling from the council's Recycling Centres. Interested suppliers are invited to engage with the project marked by reference DN802459. The location for this procurement is within the BCP area, identified by the region code UKK24. The contract period is planned from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recycling services, particularly those capable of processing hard plastics. Companies that can handle logistics and processing within the BCP area would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the tender is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promoting broader business participation. Engaging in this contract can offer business growth opportunities through establishing long-term service links with local government authorities, enhancing reputation, and contributing to environmental sustainability efforts within the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hard Plastics Recycling

Notice Description

BCP Council operate three Recycling Centres (RCs). Up until August 2024 hard plastics including garden furniture and children's toys, brought to site by residents were collected in a 35-yard skip and removed off site for recycling by a Supplier. BCP Council provided the haulage of the hard plastics via a Roll-on Roll-off (Roro) skip vehicle to a Supplier processing site located within the BCP area. BCP Council is exploring the possibility of restarting hard plastics recycling from the RCs and is seeking to speak with interested Suppliers with the capacity for this service.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06027f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001729-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.place@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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