Tender

Provision of Mixed Inert Waste Acceptance and Recycling Services (3 Lots)

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Mixed Inert Waste Acceptance and Recycling Services (3 Lots)," focusing on waste management at different Household Waste Recycling Centres in Lancashire. The process is currently at the tender stage, with an open procedure method, and submissions are accepted until 5th March 2026. Situated in regions like North, South, and East Lancashire, this procurement falls under the "Refuse and waste related services" category. Interested parties are encouraged to utilise the Council’s electronic tendering site for document access. The contract timeframe extends from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028, with possible extensions to 2030.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in waste management and recycling, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they can secure framework agreements for specific regions in Lancashire. By offering a substantial estimated contract value and the possibility for contract extensions, it suits firms with expertise in managing mixed inert waste, demonstrated financial capacity, and a strong track record in health and safety practices. Providers can leverage these contracts to expand their regional influence and operational capacity while contributing significantly to Lancashire's environmental management goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Mixed Inert Waste Acceptance and Recycling Services (3 Lots)

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Mixed Inert Waste Acceptance and Recycling Services. In summary, the Services will comprise the acceptance, weighing and Recycling of Mixed Inert Waste arising from Lancashire's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) and delivered to a Provider's Facility by the Authority and/or its transport contractor. The Mixed Inert Waste may be delivered by the Authority and/or its respective transport contractor(s) predominantly using hooklift vehicles and 16-yard skips although the Authority reserves the right to use alternative vehicles, such as 8 wheeled tippers or articulated vehicles. The Mixed Inert Waste will be made available to Providers under the List of Wastes Code 17 09 04.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - North Lancashire

The Services will comprise the acceptance, weighing and Recycling of Mixed Inert Waste arising from Lancashire's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) based in the North of Lancashire and delivered to a Provider's Facility by the Authority and/or its transport contractor.

Options: The initial term from the service commencement date will be twenty four (24) months with the option to extend by any number of defined periods providing that the maximum term does not exceed forty eight (48) months.

Renewal: The initial term is twenty four (24) months from the service commencement date and the Council may, in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods providing that the maximum term does not exceed forty eight (48) months.

Lot 2 - South Lancashire

The Services will comprise the acceptance, weighing and Recycling of Mixed Inert Waste arising from Lancashire's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) based in South Lancashire and delivered to a Provider's Facility by the Authority and/or its transport contractor.

Options: The initial term from the service commencement date will be twenty four (24) months with the option to extend by any number of defined periods providing that the maximum term does not exceed forty eight (48) months.

Renewal: The initial term is twenty four (24) months from the service commencement date and the Council may, in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods providing that the maximum term does not exceed forty eight (48) months.

Lot 3 - East Lancashire

The Services will comprise the acceptance, weighing and Recycling of Mixed Inert Waste arising from Lancashire's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) based in East Lancashire and delivered to a Provider's Facility by the Authority and/or its transport contractor.

Options: The initial term from the service commencement date will be twenty four (24) months with the option to extend by any number of defined periods providing that the maximum term does not exceed forty eight (48) months.

Renewal: The initial term is twenty four (24) months from the service commencement date and the Council may, in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods providing that the maximum term does not exceed forty eight (48) months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010927-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,789,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,789,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-01-12

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD

Contact Name
Andrew Patten
Contact Email
contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk, sales@socialvalueportal.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre, TLD45 Mid Lancashire, TLD46 East Lancashire, TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Vauxhall
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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