Planning

Waste Collection and Recycling Services

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 12:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is in the planning stage of a significant procurement process to secure waste collection and recycling services across the county. This future tender covers the refuse and waste-related services industry, with particular focus in the region of UKK23 in the United Kingdom. The procurement is categorised under services and the gross value is estimated at £684 million. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note a planned contract period starting from 27 March 2030 and lasting until 26 March 2050. A future notice is expected to be published by 30 September 2027.

This procurement presents substantial potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in waste management and recycling services. Given the long-term nature of the contract and the considerable budget, businesses with established operations in the UKK23 region and related expertise will find this opportunity especially beneficial. Sub-central government authorities like Somerset Council are looking for reliable partners to enhance their waste management processes, promising lucrative opportunities for market leaders and experienced mid-sized firms within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waste Collection and Recycling Services

Notice Description

Waste collection and recycling services across the county

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033768-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
£570,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2030 - 26 Mar 2050 Over 5 years
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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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