Tender

EPP0241-R1 Clinical Waste Collection (Residential)

TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

Tendring District Council is undertaking an open tender for the Clinical Waste Collection (Residential) service to cater to the residents in the district of Tendring. The council seeks to appoint a qualified and licensed operator to manage the kerbside collection and disposal of clinical waste for approximately 3845 residential customers, with varied collection frequencies. The tender process, facilitated by Essex County Council, is currently in the Tender stage with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 6 May 2026 and the deadline for submissions on 12 May 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 July 2026, lasting three years until 30 June 2029, with no extensions available. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting waste management, with a contract value estimation of £120,000. The involvement of Essex County Council highlights the sub-central government authority engagement.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses in the waste management sector, especially those specialising in medical waste services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate as they can leverage their expertise in local waste logistics and compliance. The contract award will emphasise commercial value, making pricing a crucial competitive factor, along with technical quality and social value. Businesses equipped to handle medical waste, particularly with capacities for flexible service schedules, are well-positioned to benefit from the council's commitment to providing cost-free services to residents, thus guaranteeing stable demand and supporting long-term growth.

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Notice Title

EPP0241-R1 Clinical Waste Collection (Residential)

Notice Description

Tendring District Council (the Authority) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and licensed operator to provide a collection and disposal service to residents for clinical waste. The Council requires a kerbside collection from an average of 3845 residential customers per annum and an average number of 320 residential collections per month with varying collection frequencies, including weekly, monthly, ad-hoc and one-off collections from who all subscribe to the service within the district of Tendring. Please see district map (Annex 3). The service is free of charge to applicable customers, with the Authority administering the initial customer contact with the application then passed on to the Contractor to further administer, make customer contact and manage the customers clinical waste needs. We are inviting bids for the above contract scheduled to commence on the 1 July 2026,. with a duration of 3 years expiring on 31 June 2029 with no option to extend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068591
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035316-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

90524000 - Medical waste services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CLACTON-ON-SEA
Postcode
CO15 1SE
Post Town
Colchester
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
TLH1 East Anglia, TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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