Planning

Provision of Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Services

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

18 May 2026 at 11:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is in the planning stage of procuring services for the "Provision of Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Services" across the county. The council seeks a provider for essential services impacting daily operations, including refuse collection, street cleansing, and waste management, with a projected service period starting on 4th October 2028 and ending on 3rd October 2037. The procurement is valued at approximately £932 million and involves several key responsibilities such as materials management and the operation of depot sites. The opportunity is detailed under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services and is strategically important for maintaining daily living standards in the region of Buckinghamshire (UKJ13). Interested parties should be aware that further information regarding the official notice will be available by 18th September 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in waste management and urban sanitation services. Companies with experience in large-scale waste collection and street cleaning operations will be well-suited to respond, particularly those capable of managing the logistics of waste transfer and materials management on a substantial scale. Potential bidders are encouraged to demonstrate their capacity for efficient operations and value delivery within this multi-million pound contract, as well as their ability to implement comprehensive management information systems for performance monitoring. Businesses adept in environmental services and operational resilience are likely to thrive through partnership with Buckinghamshire Council in this ambitious project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Services

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council is looking to procure a provider to deliver Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Services across Buckinghamshire. These services are essential to the day-to-day operation of the county, supporting residents, businesses, and local communities. Across Buckinghamshire, an average of approximately 627,000 waste collections, serving 245,200 properties, are undertaken each week, highlighting the scale and criticality of the service. This project will seek to procure a suitably experienced provider capable of delivering consistent, high-quality services across the county, while supporting operational efficiency, resilience, and value for money. The Services include: 1) Waste Collection Services for a wide range of categories and frequency. 2) Provision of Street Cleansing Services. 3) Waste Transfer Services. 4) Materials Management Services. 5) Workshop Services. 6) Operation and maintenance of Depot Sites solely for the purpose of the Services. 7) Transportation of all Contract Waste to Nominated Delivery Points. 8) Provision and management of a Management Information System (MIS) including monitoring and reporting of Service performance information at intervals specified in the Contract. 9) Timely and accurate monitoring and reporting of Performance Standard Failures and Performance Deductions in accordance with the Performance Management Framework. 10) Provision of all other Services in this Specification, including any Changes agreed during the Services Period, in accordance with the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ae9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045326-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

90511000 - Refuse collection services

90511200 - Household-refuse collection services

90512000 - Refuse transport services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

90600000 - Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services

90611000 - Street-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£776,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2028 - 3 Oct 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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