Planning

Provision of Refuse Collection, Recycling and Street Cleansing Vehicles

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Apr 2026 at 10:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of refuse collection, recycling, and street cleansing vehicles. This procurement falls under the goods category and is scheduled to commence in June 2028, running until May 2038. The council aims to operate a fleet of vehicles, including refuse collection vehicles, food waste vehicles, mechanical sweepers, and various tipper trucks and vans from depots located in Northampton, Towcester, and Daventry. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest in participating in a market engagement exercise by completing a questionnaire due by 16:00hrs on 27 April 2026. The engagement exercise will not influence future tender evaluations but will help refine the procurement approach.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle manufacturing and supply, particularly those specialising in waste collection and street cleansing solutions. Companies with expertise in leasing models, capital purchases, and vehicle maintenance services are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the procurement may offer expansion opportunities for suppliers looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the UK, considering the long-term contractual period and multiple depot operations across Northamptonshire. Businesses that can provide innovative waste management solutions and efficiency improvements will find this tender particularly appealing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Refuse Collection, Recycling and Street Cleansing Vehicles

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council (the Council) has statutory duties relating to the collection and disposal of household waste and recycling and for keeping public land clear of litter and refuse as set out in the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Under a structural change order, when the Council was established in 2021, it inherited the arrangements which enable these statutory duties to be fulfilled in the 3 former areas of West Northamptonshire: Northampton, Daventry and South Northamptonshire. The current contractual arrangements for provision of these services are due to end at the end of May 2028. From June 2028, the council will require a fleet of vehicles with which to carry out these services, including not but restricted to refuse collection vehicles, food waste vehicles, mechanical sweepers and a range of tipper trucks and vans. We are also looking at options for both vehicles provision (lease vs capital purchase) and vehicle maintenance services. Vehicles will be operated from 3 different depot locations in Northampton, Towcester and Daventry.

Planning Information

To express your interest and support us with this market exercise please send an email to Wasteprocurements@westnorthants.gov.uk or daryl.read@westnorthants.gov.uk and we will provide a copy of our questionnaire by return. By completing the questionnaire, your organisation will help inform the review and there commendations that are made to the Council's Cabinet. Responses to the questionnaire will not be evaluated and participation in this process will not impact your ability to engage with the future tender opportunity. Due to the specialities within this procurement process it may be possible we will conduct a second phase of this PME. Either way your details will also be kept on file and you will be notified of any procurement which relates to these services. Please insert your answers within this word document (you are able to edit the space within the table for your answer) and return by 1600hrs 27th April 2026 via e-mail to Wasteprocurements@westnorthants.gov.uk Thank you in advance for the information you provide and your engagement in this pre-procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034598-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144430 - Road-sweeping vehicles

34144500 - Vehicles for refuse and sewage

34144510 - Vehicles for refuse

34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles

34144512 - Refuse-compaction vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2028 - 31 May 2038 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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