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NSDC-1466 The Provision of the Collection and Reprocessing of Glass Packaging for Newark & Sherwood District Council (Concession)

NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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15 May 2026 at 15:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Newark And Sherwood District Council is inviting tenders for a concession contract concerning the collection and reprocessing of glass packaging, specifically kerbside glass recycling services, within the Newark and Sherwood area. This tender, managed in partnership with Welland Procurement, is aligned with the Procurement Act 2023 and follows a below-threshold open procedure. Key dates include an anticipated contract start on 3rd August 2026, spanning initially two years with possible extensions, and a submission deadline on 15th June 2026. The procurement focuses on services within the refuse recycling industry, and the contract is based on a fixed sum of £820,000 with an additional gross value of £984,000.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses experienced in waste management and recycling, particularly those capable of integrating glass collection and reprocessing services. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) due to the open competition format and assessment criteria of 60% price and 40% quality. With the council guaranteeing exclusivity for kerbside and bring bank glass collections, successful bidders have the potential to establish a significant presence in the regional recycling markets while supporting the council's sustainability initiatives. The tender ensures potential for financial gains through the marketed sale of sorted recycling material.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSDC-1466 The Provision of the Collection and Reprocessing of Glass Packaging for Newark & Sherwood District Council (Concession)

Notice Description

The Council wishes to invite tenders from suitably qualified operators under concessions contract for the supply of services in respect of kerbside glass recycling service that is collected by Newark and Sherwood District Council recycling teams and brought to a waste transfer station. The Council wish to appoint one Service Provider to manage the sale/disposal of the recycling products it collects. This will cover the sale of sorted recycling material into the reprocessing markets. A Service Provider is required to provide haulage of the glass from the transfer station to their reprocessing facility for recycling. The services are; the collection and recycling of mixed glass (EWC 20 01 02) from Newark and Sherwood District Council Lorry Park, Great North Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire (Waste Transfer Station EPR/LP3222SD). Through the purchase of the glass the Council wish to establish a mutually beneficial financial arrangement with a Service Provider that will maximise revenue (income) for the Council. The Council estimate an annual tonnage of approximately 2,200 tonnes of separately collected glass containers (kerbside collections, including commercial glass and bring bank collections). This figure is for guidance only and no minimum level of tonnage is guaranteed for this contract. However, the Council shall guarantee exclusivity to all kerbside and bring bank glass collected by the Council. The Service Provider must hold appropriate licences, be compliant with all current or amended legislation as is necessary to carry and handle the waste. It is a further requirement that the re-processor shall carry the necessary licenses and operate in accordance with current or amended legislation. It is anticipated the contract start date to be 3rd August 2026. The contract shall be for an initial period of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance. More details can be found in the Specification document. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023) as a Concession Contract, under a below threshold open procedure. This procurement process is being managed by Welland Procurement in partnership with the Council. For further details on Welland Procurement can be found at http://wellandprocurement.org.uk/ Project ID: DN816365

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension is subject to satisfactory performance and an annual review by the Council. Please note that extension option are not in any way guaranteed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045083-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£820,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£820,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWARK
Postcode
NG24 1BY
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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