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Processing of Co-mingled Dry Mixed Recycling

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

12 May 2026 at 08:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
AwardUpdate

06 May 2026 at 09:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

05 May 2026 at 10:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 12:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed its procurement process for the "Processing of Co-mingled Dry Mixed Recycling" contract in the services industry category. This contract, initiated through an open procedure, focuses on recycling services, with an emphasis on maximising the recycling rate and value return to the Council. The contract was awarded to Direct Special Metals Ltd, based in Sheffield, covering the period from 15th June 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential for a one-year renewal. The procurement stage has progressed to the contract award stage, and the contract was signed on 11th June 2026. The open procedure ensured transparency and competition, and the total value of the contract is £5,772,000 GBP with a gross amount of £6,942,400 GBP.

This tender presents plentiful opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in recycling and waste management services. Businesses with expertise in refuse recycling could gain significant benefits from collaborations or subcontracting with the winning bidder or positioning for future tendering opportunities with similar requirements. The contract's focus on efficiency in recycling provides an advantage to companies with innovative recycling technologies and processes. Additionally, the open procedure used in this procurement fosters a competitive environment, beneficial for small and medium enterprises striving to expand their market presence within the public sector. Companies looking to enhance their portfolio in public sector contracts should consider engaging in such opportunities for sustainable business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Processing of Co-mingled Dry Mixed Recycling

Notice Description

Processing of Co-mingled Dry Mixed Recycling to process recyclate, maximise recycling rate and maximise value return to Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043258-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,772,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20265 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-01-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Postcode Area
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Direct Special Metals Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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