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Award

22 Apr 2026 at 09:02

Award

08 Apr 2026 at 14:45

Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Mixed Inert Waste Acceptance and Recycling Services, dividing the contract into three lots across North, South, and East Lancashire. The procurement adhered to an open procedure under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. Key future dates include the commencement of services scheduled for 1st May 2026 and the contracts are set to run until 30th April 2028, with possible extensions enabling the contracts to last a maximum of 48 months. This procurement represents an opportunity within the industry category of refuse and waste related services, with the council planning to utilise its Household Waste Recycling Centres for service inception and operations, focusing on hooklift vehicles and related apparatus to manage waste flows.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in waste management, recycling services, and transportation solutions within the specified regions. Suitable business candidates are likely to include SMEs with expertise in waste acceptance and recycling processes. Lancashire County Council's utilisation of single supplier framework agreements ensures stability, allowing businesses partnering in this initiative to expand their operations and influence within the sector by leveraging the extensive waste management expertise they offer. This tender particularly appeals to businesses that prioritise efficiency in recycling operations and have prior experience in managing transport logistics related to waste services. Successful suppliers, such as BLACKPOOL SKIP HIRE LIMITED and J.A. JACKSON CONTRACTORS (PRESTON) LIMITED, have secured roles as prime contributors to these regional efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council was 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

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

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

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/036386-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,727,186 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,727,186 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-01-12

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lancashire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre, TLD45 Mid Lancashire, TLD46 East Lancashire, TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Blackpool Skip Hire Limited

J.A.JACKSON CONTRACTORS(PRESTON)LIMITED

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