Planning

Trade Waste Collection Service RCT CBC

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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Planning

20 Mar 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Trade Waste Collection Service by Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC is currently at the planning stage. It aims to identify a solution to replace existing Trade Recycling and Trade Food collections. The relevant information, including a memorandum and supplier questionnaire, can be found under PQQ reference 33846 on eTenderWales, with a scheduled engagement milestone on 10 April 2026. This service falls under the 'Refuse disposal and treatment' category and is intended for the UK market. The contract period is slated from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2030. Suppliers should note that this is a service above the threshold value with a gross amount of £2,400,000. Future notices are anticipated on 1 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in refuse disposal and treatment services, particularly those suited for sub-central government contracts. It is favourable towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs), offering them a chance to secure substantial sales with a major public authority in Wales. With no TUPE requirements, businesses can strategize their resource allocations efficiently. Companies adept at leveraged service delivery to public authorities and those with innovative recycling solutions will find this contract conducive to their business growth.

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Notice Title

Trade Waste Collection Service RCT CBC

Notice Description

Rhondda Cynon Taf are investigating a potential replacement solution to the existing Trade Recycling and Trade Food collections. TUPE does not apply. Full details are provided in the information memorandum

Planning Information

Located under pqq reference33846 on etenderwales there is an information memorandum and a questionnaire for suppliers to complete.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067064
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025794-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 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
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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