Tender

CCS-25-440 Collection and reprocessing of Cardboard

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Tender

19 May 2026 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "CCS-25-440 Collection and reprocessing of Cardboard," focusing on refuse recycling services within the UKL18 region of the United Kingdom. This active tender, published as of 19th May 2026, offers a contract estimated at 2,600 tonnes per year, valued at a gross amount of £1,419,600. Interested parties can submit their tenders electronically until the deadline on 26th June 2026. This open procedure falls under the services category and adheres to both UKPGA 2023/54 legislation and Welsh devolved regulations. The contract period is scheduled from 1st August 2026 to 1st August 2028, with a potential extension option of up to 60 months.

This tender provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and recycling, particularly those with expertise in cardboard reprocessing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), are particularly suitable given the procurement's accessibility and the scale of work involved. The involvement in this project could not only enhance the business’s portfolio but also establish long-term collaborations with a public authority. Businesses capable of handling and processing large volumes of recyclable materials, and those who can meet the specified quality and pricing criteria, will find this tender an ideal prospect for growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

CCS-25-440 Collection and reprocessing of Cardboard

Notice Description

Collection and reprocessing of cardboard from trade collections and at Household Waste Recycling Centres Estimated 2600 tonnes per year

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extention option available up to 60 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069bc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045692-2026
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
Open procedure
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
£1,183,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,183,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2028 2-3 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
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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