Planning

Persistent Organic Pollutants Waste Treatment Contract

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 17:27

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is planning to issue a contract for services related to the treatment of Persistent Organic Pollutants Waste (POPs Waste), specifically for the safe disposal of upholstered domestic seating potentially containing these pollutants. This contract is anticipated to commence on 10th June 2026 and run for one year, with potential extensions of up to an additional ten years. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, operating under an open procedure method with accelerated qualification, and is expected to reach the tender stage by the deadline on 15th May 2026. The tender falls within the refuse and waste-related services industry category and involves delivery across various regions within the UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and disposal services, particularly those equipped to handle hazardous materials like POPs Waste. The annual forecasted tonnage is approximately 6,500 tonnes, providing a tremendous scope for growth and expansion in service delivery. Companies experienced in environment-friendly waste treatment and recycling services would find this contract appealing, considering the potential length of the contractual relationship and the broad geographic area covered. As no exclusivity or guaranteed minimum tonnage is assured, adaptable and resourceful businesses capable of scaling their operations could stand a competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Persistent Organic Pollutants Waste Treatment Contract

Notice Description

Essex County Council (ECC) will be seeking to procure Services for the treatment of Persistent Organic Pollutants Waste or POPs Waste. The successful contractor will be required to make arrangements for the safe disposal of upholstered domestic seating waste that may contain Persistent Organic Pollutants collected from across the Authority's network of recycling centres and other collection points including Waste Collection Authority depots as required. The contractor will be required to provide safe disposal services for POPs delivered by the Authority or its agents. The contract is expected to be for a one (1) year period, and may be extended by agreement in any number of periods not exceeding a total of a further ten (10) years. (Contract term subject to change and governance approval). The annual tonnage of POPs waste is forecast to be in the region of 6,500 tonnes. No exclusivity or guaranteed minimum tonnage will be offered in respect of this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract may be extended by agreement in any number of periods not exceeding a total of a further ten (10) years. (Contract term subject to change and governance approval).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067348
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027055-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 9 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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