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PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE (PME) FOR PROCESSING OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is initiating a preliminary market engagement exercise regarding services for processing recyclable materials and resources in Northern Ireland. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement questionnaire due by 1 May 2026. This endeavour aims to develop a reliable and cost-effective solution for handling recyclables at various Council-managed sites, leading up to a contract award in Autumn 2026. Interested participants are invited to engage with this scoping phase, which is pivotal in framing the subsequent formal tender process.

This preliminary market engagement offers businesses a chance to influence the future procurement strategy and specifications for refuse and waste-related services. It is particularly inviting to companies specialising in non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment, disposal services, and recycling. By participating in this engagement, businesses can position themselves as potential contenders for the full tender process, which promises growth prospects within the local government sector of Northern Ireland. With an estimated gross value of £720,000 and potential for renewal, this initiative presents ample opportunities for businesses committed to sustainable waste management solutions.

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Notice Title

PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE (PME) FOR PROCESSING OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

Notice Description

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council intend to commence a robust, credible and transparent preliminary market engagement exercise to develop a deliverable and affordable option for the processing of recyclable materials and resources from household recycling centres, bring banks and other Council premises, in order to achieve a successful contract award in Autumn 2026. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement (PME) is to gather insights and feedback from the market to inform the development of the procurement strategy and specification for the proposed tender process, as well as assisting the Council to ensure that the most efficient and effective methods of procurement are considered. For the avoidance of doubt, this is the scoping phase of the project and is not part of a formal procurement process. Suppliers who wish to participate in the market engagement exercise should complete the Questionnaire available to download from the CfT Documents section at eTenders NI. This Questionnaire must be completed and returned via the eTenders NI messaging function by the return date specified.

Planning Information

Questionnaire to be submitted via eTenders NI messaging function no later that 12 noon on 01/05/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06853a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035156-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Craigavon Centre
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Further Information

Notice Documents

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