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Award

02 Jul 2026 at 16:40

Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Recycling of Mechanical Street Sweeping Waste Contract" was managed by Bristol Waste Company Limited on behalf of Bristol City Council. The contract, categorised under refuse recycling services, involves the receipt, processing, and recycling of street sweeping waste from various locations in Bristol, UK. The procurement utilised an open procedure, and the process progressed to the award stage, with Neal Soil Suppliers Ltd. being the successful supplier. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract slated to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2028, with options for extension up to 2030. The gross value of the awarded contract is GBP 510,048, with key dates including an award notice publication on 2nd July 2026.

This tender creates numerous opportunities for businesses in the waste management and recycling industry, particularly those experienced in handling mechanical street sweeping waste. Such businesses can benefit from the contractual obligation to recycle and market recycled materials, a task that involves consistent business operations and potential growth. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on innovative recycling solutions and sustainable waste management practices would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as evidenced by the presence of SMEs in the final bidding stage. The open procurement method encourages a diverse range of contenders, presenting a platform for businesses to showcase their expertise and potentially secure valuable long-term contracts.

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Notice Title

Recycling of Mechanical Street Sweeping Waste Contract

Notice Description

Bristol Waste Company acting on behalf of Bristol City Council has a statutory duty to clean its streets, relevant land and other associated highways. Bristol Waste Company acting on behalf of Bristol City Council is legally required to dispose of such waste generated during these activities. Bristol Waste Company is seeking to award a contract for the receipt, processing and Recycling of Contract Waste. The Contract Price is to include the costs of receipt, processing and Recycling of Contract Waste including the re-use or marketing of the recycled material and the disposal of residues. The initial Contract duration is 24 month with the option to extend for one or more periods up to an aggregated period of 24 months. Street Sweeping waste arising from Bristol Waste Company's street sweeping activities consists entirely of mechanical street sweeping waste generated from activities listed below; Waste from Mechanical Street Sweepers during routine and ad-hoc cleansing of Bristol City Councils streets, parks footpaths, pedestrianized and similar areas. The composition of Mechanical Street Sweeping waste varies according to seasonality, annual holidays, local events and similar activities. Street Sweeping waste collected during autumn months contains increased levels of organic waste. Street Sweeping waste from high footfall areas such as central Bristol may have increased levels of items such as bottles, cans, other litter items, etc. Under the terms of this contract water contained within Street Sweeping waste is considered Contract Waste and must be treated in accordance with this contract. Waste from Street Sweeping Waste will be dewatered before each deposition of waste and so will naturally contain varying quantities of water. For avoidance of doubt material derived from gully drain emptyings are excluded from this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Bristol Waste Company may extend the Initial Term for one or more periods up to an aggregate period of 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062484-2026
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
£473,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£473,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£510,048 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL WASTE COMPANY LIMITED
Additional Buyers

BRISTOL WASTE COMPANY

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS2 0XS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEAL SOIL SUPPLIERS

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