Planning

RCC-1652 Dry Mixed Recycling Treatment

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 19:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "RCC-1652 Dry Mixed Recycling Treatment" is being overseen by Rutland County Council, with support from Welland Procurement as the procuring entity. As of 19th March 2026, this process is in the planning stage, aiming to engage the market to refine the approach for future tendering related to Dry Mixed Recycling Treatment and Processing Services in Oakham, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the category of services, specifically refuse recycling services (CPV 90514000), with a deadline for submissions to the soft market test set for 12 noon on 17th April 2026. The engagement focuses on shaping a procurement that is commercially viable and attractive, while ensuring compliance with legislation and service continuity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in recycling and waste management services to expand their operations, particularly those capable of providing expertise in the treatment and processing of Dry Mixed Recycling. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically noted as suitable for participation, allowing for broad competitive engagement. Businesses with innovative solutions in recycling processes could leverage this opportunity to influence the procurement strategy and establish long-term service agreements, potentially starting April 2027 through to 2032, thus supporting sustainable business growth in the recycling sector.

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Notice Title

RCC-1652 Dry Mixed Recycling Treatment

Notice Description

Rutland County Council (the Council) is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to inform the development of a future procurement for Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) Treatment and Processing Services. This soft market test relates solely to the treatment and processing of Dry Mixed Recycling and does not include collection services. The purpose of this engagement is to seek feedback from the market to help shape a procurement that is deliverable, commercially viable and attractive to suppliers, while ensuring continuity of service and compliance with relevant legislation. The information gathered through this soft market test will be used to refine the procurement approach, timetable and contract documentation. Participation in this exercise will not form part of any future tender evaluation, and no supplier will be advantaged or disadvantaged by responding. Please note that this notice does not commit the Council to any future competition or award. Providers are invited to provide a response to the soft market questionnaire that can be accessed via the below link: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=081bb6ee-bf23-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 The deadline for submission for the soft market testing is: 12 noon 17th April 2026.

Planning Information

Rutland County Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025508-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

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

Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

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