This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

13 Jul 2026 at 13:16

Tender

15 May 2026 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Waste Management Service" by Halton Housing, a public authority in Widnes, United Kingdom, was recently concluded at the tender stage. Although initially active, this procurement was ultimately cancelled on 13th July 2026 due to no valid bids being received through the open procedure. This tender sought services in the waste management and recycling industry, with the agreement intended to run for three years, extendable up to five years, covering regions in the UK, primarily within the Borough of Halton. The tender process began with a publication date on 15th May 2026, with the submission deadline on 15th June 2026. Halton Housing partnered with CIRRUS PURCHASING LTD for procurement consultancy, using an open procurement method, allowing electronic submissions.

The now-cancelled tender represented a significant opportunity for businesses within the waste management sector, particularly those specialising in refuse and waste-related services such as the provision of refuse skips. With a potential contract value of up to £720,000, the project promised substantial business growth for the selected service provider. SMEs and businesses with robust capabilities in managing waste materials—ranging from void waste to green waste—would have found this an ideal opportunity to expand their portfolios. The open procedure process, coupled with a focus on both quality and price, meant that businesses with strong reputations in quality service delivery and competitive pricing were well-suited to bid for the contract. Despite its cancellation, this tender highlighted important future business possibilities for firms aligning with similar opportunities advertised by public bodies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Waste Management Service

Notice Description

Halton Housing is seeking bids from experienced service providers for the provision of waste management and recycling services, primarily within the Borough of Halton. The service will support our in house maintenance teams, which operate eight caged vehicles requiring regular disposal of void waste, green waste and fly tipping materials. The tender will result in a single contract with one service provider. The contract will run for an initial three year term, with the option to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months (maximum five year duration), subject to Halton Housing requirements and satisfactory performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial three year term, with the option to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months (maximum five year duration), subject to HH requirements and satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065653-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

44613700 - Refuse skips

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-05-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON HOUSING
Additional Buyers

CIRRUS PURCHASING LTD

MISSING

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

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 0TD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
West Kirby and Thurstaston
Westminster Constituency
Wirral West

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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