Tender

Recycling of Mechanical Street Sweeping Waste Contract

BRISTOL WASTE COMPANY

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Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bristol Waste Company seeks to award a contract for services regarding the recycling of mechanical street sweeping waste. Acting on behalf of Bristol City Council, the company has a statutory duty to ensure the proper disposal of waste generated during street cleaning activities. This tender, under an open procedure, calls for submissions by 29th March 2026 and is set within the refuse recycling services category, specifically targeting operations around Bristol and the wider United Kingdom (UKK1 region). Interested suppliers should note the enquiry period ending on 20th March 2026, with the award anticipated by 1st May 2026. The initial contract is slated for 24 months, starting 1st July 2026, with potential extensions up to 2030, highlighting opportunities for long-term collaboration.

Business opportunities surrounding this tender could favour companies proficient in waste management and recycling services, particularly those capable of handling mechanical street sweeping waste. Firms with expertise in dewatering processes and recycling differing waste compositions due to seasonal and event-related variances stand to benefit. The contract not only involves waste receipt and processing but also includes the re-use or marketing of recycled materials and disposal of residues, making it advantageous for businesses that can innovate in waste utilisation. With a value of £473,000, this tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for firms within the refuse recycling industry, offering lasting prospects given the possibility of contract extensions.

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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/018522-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL WASTE COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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