This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Jun 2026 at 14:49

Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

Yorwaste Ltd, a public undertaking based in Northallerton, United Kingdom, is in the tender stage of procuring a Container Repair & Refurbishment Service. This open procedure targets the industry category of repair and maintenance services of metal containers, with a focus on extending asset life and supporting circular economy objectives. The contract is valued at £120,000 (gross amount £144,000) and submissions are to be completed electronically via the Proactis Portal. Critical dates include the tender period closing on 17th July 2026, and the award period ending on 10th August 2026. The contract, set to commence on 1st September 2026, spans two years with potential extensions, and includes evaluation criteria weighted 70% towards price and 30% towards quality.

This tender offers a substantial growth opportunity for businesses involved in metal fabrication and industrial refurbishment. Suitable candidates, including small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, capable of providing services such as container repair, re-sizing, and quality assurance, are encouraged to bid. Companies that can innovate in areas such as coatings, welding, and refurbishment stand to gain a competitive edge, benefiting from a long-term relationship with Yorwaste. Businesses operating within the UK metal container sector, especially those with capabilities in logistics, capacity management, and resourceful refurbishment techniques, would find this tender particularly suitable for expanding their market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Procurement for Container Repair & Refurbishment Service

Notice Description

Yorwaste requires a supplier to deliver fully managed container refurbishment and repair service, including collection, repair, re-work/sizing down, quality assurance, and return of waste containers as part of Yorwaste's strategy to extend asset life, reduce capital replacement and support circular economy objectives.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Contract may include other spares, parts or replacement containers as required

Renewal: Subject to the provisions of the original tender agreement, the Customer may, at its sole discretion, extend the Contract on two separate occasions, each for a period of up to 24 months.

Planning Information

You do not need to be able to provide both services to take part. We encourage suppliers to participate whether they can meet one or both of the requirements, as your feedback will be instrumental in informing the future procurement approach. Suppliers who wish to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise should request an RFI questionnaire by emailing: Karolina.Krucovska@yorwaste.co.uk Please include the following detail in your message: "PME - Skip Repairs & Refurbishment - [this notice number]" Your Full name Your Company name Contact details (E-mail and phone number) In return we will send you a non-binding RFI questionnaire which should be completed and returned by 5pm on Friday, 24th of April at the latest. Optional supplier meeting: - A single Microsoft Teams meeting (up to 1 hour) can be offered upon request to discuss the requirements. - Suppliers must specifically request a meeting when contacting the Authority. - Meetings are strictly limited to one per company to ensure fairness. The RFI will request non‑binding information covering capabilities, indicative pricing, lead times, warranty support, logistics, innovation, and supply capacity for both refurbishment and new skip manufacture. Please do not submit formal tenders or detailed commercial proposals at this stage. All clarification responses will be shared with participants to ensure transparency. This Notice is for information only. The information contained in this notice, including information relating to the nature and scope of the requirements, the estimated value, the service classification of this requirement and the list of CPV codes, is only indicative of current thinking and is neither exhaustive nor binding and the Authority reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time. The publication of this notice in no way obliges the Authority to commence any competitive tender process. The Authority is not and shall not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in participating in this premarket engagement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067328
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054867-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50514000 - Repair and maintenance services of metal containers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
25 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
YORWASTE LTD
Additional Buyers

YORWASTE LIMITED

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

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL6 2YD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Northallerton North & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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