Planning

MARKET ENGAGEMENT - Waste Haulage and Disposal Service

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is initiating a tender process for the procurement of waste haulage and disposal services, situated in Grays, United Kingdom, within the regional classification UKH32. The procurement is in the planning stage, with an upcoming milestone for market engagement, requiring interested parties to submit a questionnaire by 8th April 2026. This initiative aims to gather market insights to refine the procurement strategy before the current contracts expire in December 2026. The tender, which focuses on refuse and waste-related services under CPV classification 90500000, promises a contract period starting from 14th December 2026 to 13th December 2029, with the potential for renewal extending to December 2031.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for service providers specialising in waste management and logistics. Companies capable of efficiently handling household waste collection and disposal operations at transfer stations are encouraged to engage with Thurrock Council's planning process. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses with relevant capabilities to leverage their expertise and expand their foothold in the public sector. The process necessitates proactive engagement and registration on the council's e-tendering portal, offering a pathway to securing long-term collaboration with a public authority in sub-central government.

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Notice Title

MARKET ENGAGEMENT - Waste Haulage and Disposal Service

Notice Description

Waste Haulage & Disposal Service: Collection and Haulage of Waste from the Council's Household Waste & Recycing Centre (HWRC) and Haulage and Disposal of Waste deposited at the Contractors Transfer Station

Planning Information

Market engagement for waste haulage and disposal service. Thurrock Council is currently developing its procurement and contracting strategies to support the re-procurement of its current waste haulage and disposal contracts which expire in December 2026. The council is seeking to engage providers of these services to gain the market views to help inform our proposed procurement strategy. To support this process, we would appreciate if interested organisations would please complete the market engagement questionnaire which can be obtained and returned via the In-Tend Portal by 12 noon on 8th April 2026. To access the market engagement questionnaire please register on the council's e-tendering portal (In-Tend) using this link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil Please copy and paste the link into your internet browser to register.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067139
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026477-2026
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2029 3-4 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
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
TLH32 Thurrock

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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