Award

Persistent Organic Pollutants Waste Treatment Contract

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2026 at 16:23

Tender

05 May 2026 at 07:42

PlanningUpdate

01 May 2026 at 09:09

Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 17:27

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Persistent Organic Pollutants Waste Treatment Contract," focusing on refuse and waste related services. The contracting authority sought services to safely dispose of up to 6,500 tonnes per annum of waste upholstered domestic seating, containing or suspected of containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs), sourced from various collection points including recycling centres. The services will be delivered to the contractor by authorised agents. This contract has a maximum possible extension period of ten additional years following the initial one-year term. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, and the process reached the award stage on 26th May 2026. The successful bidder was Countrystyle Recycling Limited, and the contract period is set from 10th June 2026 to 9th June 2027, with a standstill period ending on 4th June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management, particularly those experienced in treating POPs waste. The contract’s potential extension up to ten years offers long-term collaboration possibilities for businesses demonstrating high performance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with proficiency in handling hazardous waste could find this contract particularly beneficial due to the manageable volume and no exclusivity clause. This open procedure arrangement allowed clear competition opportunities for SMEs, as seen with two SME bidders reaching the final stage, pointing to a competitive but accessible market for capable firms in refuse and waste related services.

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Notice Title

Persistent Organic Pollutants Waste Treatment Contract

Notice Description

Essex County Council (ECC) sought to procure services for the treatment and disposal of Persistent Organic Pollutants Waste (POPs). The successful contractor will be required to make arrangements for the safe disposal of up to 6,500 tonnes per annum of waste upholstered domestic seating (or similar) containing or suspected of containing POPs collected from ECC's network of recycling centres and other collection points including Waste Collection Authority depots and any other third parties as required. All POPs waste will be delivered to the contractor by the Authority, its agents or third parties. The contract is for an initial 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. No exclusivity or guaranteed minimum tonnage will be offered in respect of this contract. The Contractor may be requested to dispose of volumes up to 50% higher than awarded in any contract year by agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An extension option could be used if the service is still required in it's current form and the supplier has been performing well. The contract is for an initial 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067348
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049208-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£26,589,847 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£26,589,847 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£28,407,871 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 May 2026Expired
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 9 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING

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