Tender

Hardcore and Soil Processing Contract

BRISTOL WASTE COMPANY

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Tender

20 Mar 2026 at 20:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Bristol Waste Company is inviting bids for the Hardcore and Soil Processing Contract, aimed at the recycling of waste collected under its obligations to Bristol City Council. Located in Bristol, South West England, this procurement falls under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services. The process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for the 17th of April, 2026. The contract's initial term is 24 months, with potential extensions up to an additional 24 months. This open procedure presents a compelling opportunity to engage in sustainable waste recycling services in a core UK city.

Business growth can be fostered through this tender, particularly benefiting companies with expertise in waste management and recycling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are strongly encouraged to participate, given that the contract offers a significant market value of £342,000. Prospective contractors must ensure they possess the necessary arrangements, permissions, and licenses, addressing the responsibilities of waste treatment and disposal. With a feasible emphasis on price, quality, and sustainability as award criteria, companies proficient in waste handling and looking to expand their operations in Bristol's locality will find this tender a promising avenue.

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Notice Title

Hardcore and Soil Processing Contract

Notice Description

Bristol is a unitary City in Southwest England with an estimated population of 437,500. Bristol is a high achieving core UK city regularly performing well against other core cities in terms of both recycling rate and residual waste per household. The contract is for the Recycling of Contract Waste collected by Bristol Waste Company under its waste collection and waste disposal authority obligations on behalf of Bristol City Council. Bristol Waste Company acting on behalf of Bristol City Bristol Waste Company has a statutory duty to provide facilities for the public to deposit household waste free of charge. This includes a householder's own Hardcore and Soil Waste arising from DIY activities. Bristol Waste Company acting on behalf of Bristol City Bristol Waste Company is legally required to dispose of such waste generated during these activities. Bristol Waste Company will seek 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 Contract will have an initial term of 24 months, with the option to extend for one or more periods up to an aggregated period of 24 months. The Contract Waste will either be delivered to the Treatment Site or Delivery Site by Bristol Waste Company or collected by the Contractor and taken to the Treatment Site where the Contractor will apply their Recycling process. Bristol Waste Company will award the Contract as one of these options. The Contractor will be deemed to have made all necessary arrangements and obtained all necessary permissions and licences for the handling, and processing of the Contract Waste in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. The Contractor will be required to demonstrate that such arrangements have been made and permissions and licences have been obtained. The Contractor shall be responsible for the treatment, disposal and associated costs of all residual wastes arising from the Recycling of Contract Waste. This shall be at the Contractor's expense using appropriate licensed facilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0670db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026009-2026
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

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£342,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£342,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 20264 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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