Planning

Transportation and Processing of Street Litter

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 15:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Transportation and Processing of Street Litter." This service involves recycling street litter with a contract duration of six months, potentially extendable to twelve months. Located in Cardiff, Wales (region UKL), the project falls under the services category, with an estimated value of £891,840. Information regarding this opportunity is currently available for consulting through preliminary market engagement, with key submissions due by 17th February 2026. The formal tender phase is anticipated from 9th March 2026, with a projected start date of 20th April 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies experienced in litter collection and waste recycling services. Firms capable of managing variable tonnages and maximising recycling targets will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Businesses providing competitive pricing structures and innovative waste disposal solutions will find themselves favourable contenders in this engagement. While the process is currently exploratory, it promises potential future formal procurement opportunities, making it an ideal entry point for companies looking to establish or expand their presence in public sector recycling contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transportation and Processing of Street Litter

Notice Description

Cardiff Council is looking to secure a 6 month recycling contract (with an optional 6-month extension) for the Transportation and Processing of Street Litter. The estimated monthly tonnage available is approximately 400t, however this tonnage is not guaranteed and is subject to seasonal fluctuations. The Contractor will be responsible for the processing and disposal of all waste and must provide the Authority with a guaranteed minimum recycling rate of 70%. This process is intended to inform the Council's understanding of the market and is not part of a formal procurement process. Should the Council decide to proceed, a formal procurement process may follow at a later date. Any responses received will not prejudice any involvement in a future procurement process and will not include or preclude any organisation from participating in any future procurement process. All information provided as part of this exercise will be provided to all parties involved in any future procurement exercise. Local Authorities are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and cannot guarantee that information received will remain confidential. * Can you please provide the Council relevant experience of providing collection and treatment services for similar material and tonnages to this contract. * Can you supply the Council with details on how recycling targets can be maximised. * Please provide the Council with an example of the structure of your charges for such a service. All responses to the above questions must be submitted via https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login by searching the reference ERFX1008777

Planning Information

All information relating to the opportunity can be found by searching for the opportunity (ERFX1008777) via https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Please ensure all responses to the questions contained within the notice are submitted via https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06148a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009101-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90511300 - Litter collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£743,200 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 20 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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