Award

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 07:22

AwardUpdate

06 May 2026 at 08:05

Award

05 May 2026 at 09:01

Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council recently completed the procurement process for the "Processing of Co-mingled Dry Mixed Recycling" contract. The procurement, categorised under refuse recycling services, took place in Bradford, and involved an open procedure. Relevant activities were concluded, with the contract award notice published on 12th May 2026. The main procurement stage is complete, with service delivery scheduled from 8th June 2026 to 31st March 2029. The contract, valued at £5,772,000, has the potential for a 12-month extension, aiming to maximise the recycling rate and returns for the council.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the recycling services industry, particularly those that specialise in dry mixed recyclables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this type of contract appealing due to the ongoing demand for efficient recycling solutions and potential for future extensions. Companies with innovative waste processing technologies and a focus on sustainable practices would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, leveraging both economic and environmental advantages to support business growth and expansion in public service contracts.

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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

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 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
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

Further Information

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