Planning

Repair & Reuse Service & Bulky Waste Collection Service - Flintshire Countywide Collection, Sorting, Repair and Resale Model

FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Jan 2026 at 18:09

Summary of the contracting process

Flintshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a "Repair & Reuse Service & Bulky Waste Collection Service" across Flintshire, United Kingdom. Interested parties are invited to submit expressions of interest by 23rd January 2026. The procurement process falls under the services category and aims to establish a long-term partnership for managing recycling and reuse operations countywide. This includes the collection, sorting, and resale of household items, with the project expected to commence on 4th May 2026 and potentially extending until May 2034. Pre-market engagement discussions, including site visits, are encouraged to ensure best-practice solutions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses involved in recycling, waste management, and community services. The project seeks collaboration with third sector organisations including SMEs, charities, and social enterprises. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality recycling and waste management services stand to benefit from increased revenue streams and enhanced community engagement while contributing to sustainable environmental practices. The procurement process is structured to accommodate SMEs and voluntary organisations, ensuring diverse participation and business growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Repair & Reuse Service & Bulky Waste Collection Service - Flintshire Countywide Collection, Sorting, Repair and Resale Model

Notice Description

The project will establish a long-term partnership to deliver a countywide Repair & Reuse service. The service will manage the assessment, collection, sorting, repair and resale of reusable household items from five Household Recycling Centres and direct resident collections. The model aims to reduce landfill, increase reuse rates, embed industry-standard assessment methods, and develop a sustainable operational partnership with a service provider. The contract will also include a separate Lot for a Bulky Waste Collection Service

Planning Information

We are seeking expressions of interests from any organisations who may be able to deliver this service on behalf of the Authority, in particularly third sector organisations. To express an interest please e-mail procurement@flintshire.gov.uk with a brief overview of the service you are able to provide by no later than 12noon 23rd January 2026. The intention is to have pre-market engagement discussions with interested parties, including any charities, social enterprises and local repair groups. Site visits may also be included in the pre-market engagement phase to understand best-practice shop operations, logistics and repair workflows.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060626
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003281-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

90511000 - Refuse collection services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 May 2031 Over 5 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
FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@flintshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FLINTSHIRE
Postcode
CH7 6NA
Post Town
Chester
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Flintshire
Electoral Ward
Mold East
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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