Planning

EPP0195 Waste Collection

TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Jan 2026 at 12:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is being led by Tendring District Council with Essex County Council as the procuring entity. The tender, titled "EPP0195 Waste Collection," falls under the services category and focuses on waste collection and disposal for three leisure centres in Tendring, United Kingdom. This procurement, which includes statutory services under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, opens up significant opportunities for service providers handling hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The key deadline for market engagement is set for 19 January 2026, with an intended contract commencement date of 1 April 2026. The contract period extends over three years, with potential renewal options, and is valued at £144,000 gross.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management, particularly those suited to servicing public sector contracts. Ideal candidates are SMEs and VCSEs capable of managing waste across multiple categories, including bulk general, sanitary, and hazardous wastes. The procurement highlights the necessity for suppliers to understand the specific requirements of each leisure centre's waste management needs, offering the successful bidder a chance to establish or expand their footprint within the publicsector waste management domain. Prospective bidders should be equipped to provide comprehensive services including the provision of bins, collection, and secure disposal, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPP0195 Waste Collection

Notice Description

The Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP), on behalf of Tendring District Council (TDC) is looking to procure a service for the provision of Waste Collection & Disposal to 3 Leisure Centres in the district. The contract is expected to start on 1 April 2026, with a duration of 3 years with an optional extension of 1 + 1 Year. This service is a critical component of TDC's paid-for waste collection; the existing contract expires on 31st March 2026. The service is statutory under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and relates to the safe handling, collection, and disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous and washroom waste from centers. This procurement exercise will include 3 locations: - Clacton Leisure Centre, CO15 6DB - Dovercourt Bay Lifestyles, CO12 3TA - Walton-on-the-Naze Lifestyle, CO14 8PZ The waste disposal will encompass several elements: - Bulk General Waste (Inc. Food waste) - Washroom Waste (Sanitary Waste, Nappies, Sharps, Hazardous) - Dry Mixed Recycling Waste Each sites needs are different and suppliers are advised to ensure they understand the need of each sites waste disposal and facilitation requirements . The contract will include the provision of bins by the supplier, collection and disposal. There are currently days scheduled for collection, and suppliers are expected to liaise with the leisure centres upon award of the contract to ensure a smooth transition of services within the mobilisation period. The purpose of this procurement is to secure a reliable, suitably qualified, licensed and efficient partner who will be responsible for the administrative management, timely collection and disposal of waste from commercial centres within the district of Tendring. The supplier will be responsible for the provision, collection and disposal of waste in line with regulations.

Planning Information

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=368a3486-b0ef-f011-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002253-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alex.ullmer@essex.gov.uk, procurement@tendringdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CLACTON-ON-SEA
Postcode
CO15 1SE
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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