Planning

Waste Disposal & Recycling Contracts for Sept 2027

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 09:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is in the planning stage for a public procurement process intending to secure Waste Disposal & Recycling Contracts starting in September 2027. This involves handling approximately 78,000 tonnes of black bag waste and 12,100 tonnes of bulky waste, as well as the processing of 35,000 tonnes of comingled recyclable material. Interested parties should note that all preliminary market engagement documents must be submitted by 27 February 2026, either through the Supplying the South West e-portal using project reference DN802459 or via email. The council is a sub-central government authority located in Bournemouth, within the UKK24 region, and is aligning this tender with its sustainability principles, although it acknowledges geographical constraints.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses in the waste management and recycling sectors, especially small and medium enterprises, to grow by participating in services related to refuse and waste. Potential suppliers can leverage the council's intent to manage waste locally, meeting their proximity principle aspirations, thus favouring businesses within the region. This tender is particularly suited for companies that can demonstrate sustainable practices and offer comprehensive waste handling and recycling services, positioned to meet the council’s volume demands and contribute to its environmental goals. The process will follow the UKPGA legal basis, providing a structured and fair opportunity for businesses to secure roles in these long-term contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waste Disposal & Recycling Contracts for Sept 2027

Notice Description

The council intends to tender contracts for the disposal of all residual waste, which may include haulage. This covers approximately 78,000 tonnes of black bag waste and 12,100 tonnes of bulky waste, with the contracts scheduled to begin in September 2027. In addition, the council plans to tender the processing of its comingled recycling, which may also include haulage. This involves around 35,000 tonnes of fully comingled material and is expected to start at the same time. Due to the nature of the legacy councils (BCP Council was formed in April 2019), there are a number of waste contracts, some combined across legacy areas. As a result, the same type of waste may currently be managed differently depending on where it originated from e.g. directly delivered or bulked at a transfer station. Prospective suppliers should be aware of our sustainability targets, and our ambition to deal with our waste as locally as possible to fulfil our proximity principle aspirations (although we understand our location in the south may offer some limitations).

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 'DN802549 - Waste Disposal & Recycling Contracts For Sept 2027 - Preliminary Market Engagement Response' by 27/02/2026. • 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-060733
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003714-2026
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

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2029 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@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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