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Glass Skip Bank Collection, Haulage & Emptying Services / Ad Hoc Skip Works

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Jan 2026 at 09:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement process for "Glass Skip Bank Collection, Haulage & Emptying Services / Ad Hoc Skip Works" within the locality of Bedford Borough, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category and was executed through a below-threshold method. The awarded contract pertains to refuse recycling services and has been allocated to Paul Riches Skips Ltd, a small to medium enterprise located in Kempston Hardwick. The contract, worth £80,000, was signed on 23rd January 2026, and is set to commence on 1st February 2026, lasting until 31st January 2028, with potential renewal options for up to 24 additional months.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in refuse recycling and related haulage services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises that offer competitive service delivery within the regulatory confines of sub-central government contracts. Businesses with expertise in logistics, waste management, and environmental services would find this contract particularly lucrative, given its strategic importance and potential for extension based on performance. Bedford Borough Council, as a public authority, seeks reliable partners to enhance service efficiency and sustainability within the UKH24 region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Glass Skip Bank Collection, Haulage & Emptying Services / Ad Hoc Skip Works

Notice Description

Glass Skip Bank Collection, Haulage & Emptying Services / Ad Hoc Skip Works across Bedford Borough

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060dff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006458-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAUL RICHES SKIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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