This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2026 at 14:48

Award

15 Apr 2026 at 14:29

Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Mercian Trust has awarded a contract for waste management services to SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd. This procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, focusing on refuse and waste-related services, under industry category CPV 90500000. The contract, valued at £250,042.80, aims to manage waste efficiently across various delivery regions within the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract active from 25th April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2029, with options for extension. The Mercian Trust, a public authority in Walsall, is the buying organisation, supported by Crescent Purchasing Limited as the procuring entity.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in waste management services who can enhance recycling facilities and improve waste disposal processes. The open procurement method used in this tender process ensures equal opportunity for various businesses to compete, with an emphasis on quality and price, each given a weight of 50%. Businesses involved in sustainable waste management practices that aim to minimise landfill waste and those capable of offering innovative solutions in recycling and waste segregation would be particularly well-suited to such contracts. Opportunities for contract extensions through mutual agreement and potential additions to the Trust's requirements allow for ongoing business growth and collaboration.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Mercian Trust Waste Management Services

Notice Description

The successful bidder will provide a service that meets the Trust's current waste management requirements and offer options on how, during the contract period, The Trust can minimise material waste being sent to landfill, increase recycling facilities, and improve the segregation of disposal of waste such as food.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074902-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£250,042 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£250,042 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MERCIAN TRUST
Additional Buyers

CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 2PG
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY

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