Tender

Collection & Purchase of Kerbside Recycling Material

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council is conducting an active tender process entitled "Collection & Purchase of Kerbside Recycling Material," aimed at engaging suppliers for the collection and purchase of recyclable materials from homes and businesses across Bath and North East Somerset. This concessions contract is offered through an open procurement method, allowing suppliers to bid for multiple LOTs separated by material grades, including cardboard, plastics, glass, steel, and aluminium. The procurement is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 10 April 2026. Contracts are anticipated to commence on 1 June 2026, with potential extensions available up to 2030. The industry falls under refuse recycling services and is designed to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary and community sector organisations, ensuring broad accessibility and participation. Contract values range from £299,784 to £3 million depending on the LOT, with overall gross contract value at £8,762,784 GBP.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the recycling industry to expand their operations within the public sector. Companies specialising in recycling services, particularly those focused on processing recyclable materials like plastics, glass, cardboard, and metals, will find ample scope to grow. The multi-LOT structure allows businesses to bid on contracts that match their capabilities, fostering competitive pricing and quality-focused solutions. Small and medium enterprises and organisations from the voluntary and community sectors are encouraged to participate, due to built-in selection criteria that favour these groups, giving them a chance to secure significant income streams through the concessionary model of this procurement. Bidders are required to submit proposals reflecting their income per tonne payable to the Council, offering a unique opportunity to set advantageous terms of purchase while contributing to community sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Title

Collection & Purchase of Kerbside Recycling Material

Notice Description

The Council wishes to engage with supplier(s) for the collection and purchase of Kerbside Recycling Material (KRM) which has been collected from homes and businesses in Bath and North East Somerset. Kerbside Recycling Material comprises of 5 grades of materials that is being tendered for as multiple LOTs. Each LOT will form a separate contract. This is a Concessions contract; Bidders are to submit the income per tonne payable to the Council for purchasing Kerbside Recycling Material. Please see tender documents for further information.

Lot Information

Mixed Cardboard and Cartons

Collection and recycling of Mixed Cardboard and Cartons. Please see tender documents for further information.

Renewal: two extensions of 12 months available by mutual agreement

Domestic Plastics

Collection and Recycling of plastic bottles and food containers (pots tubs and trays) Split in to five sub-categories, please see tender documents for further information.

Renewal: two extensions of 12 months available by mutual agreement

Loose Mixed Glass Bottle and Jars

Collection and recycling of Loose Mixed Glass Bottle and Jars, please see tender documents for further details.

Renewal: two extensions of 12 months available by mutual agreement

Steel Cans

Collection and recycling of Steel Cans, please see tender documents for further information.

Renewal: two extensions of 12 months available by mutual agreement

Aluminium Cans

Collection and recycling of Aluminium cans, please see tender documents for further information.

Renewal: two extensions of 12 months available by mutual agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066565
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020908-2026
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
SME, VCSE
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
£8,762,784 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,762,784 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-03-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

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