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PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT FOR TENDER FOR COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OFWASTE TIMBER REF: 2627 TNDR EP 004 PME

FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is engaging in a pre-market assessment for an upcoming tender concerning the collection and processing of waste timber. The tender falls under the services industry category, particularly focusing on refuse and waste-related services within Northern Ireland, UK. This process is currently at the planning stage, with a schedule set for market engagement. Businesses interested in this opportunity must submit their pre-market engagement questionnaires via the eTendersNI Portal by 12:00 on 11 June 2026. The procurement process is anticipated to formally begin on 30 June 2026, with the contract period planned from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027, with the possibility of renewal until 31 August 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in waste and timber recycling sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular, are encouraged to engage as they are marked suitable for participation. The procurement approach includes a pre-market engagement exercise, offering businesses a chance to showcase their interest and capabilities before the official tender process commences. Companies offering innovative solutions in waste treatment and recycling services can leverage this engagement to position themselves as key service providers, potentially entering or solidifying their presence in the Northern Ireland market.

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Notice Title

PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT FOR TENDER FOR COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OFWASTE TIMBER REF: 2627 TNDR EP 004 PME

Notice Description

***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** PLEASE NOTE: The Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire can be accessed in the etenderNI CFT Documents area. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Service Provider/s for the collection, treatment, processing and recycling/recovery of waste timber. Prior to initiating the procurement, the Council wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. This market engagement exercise does not guarantee the commencement of a commercial competition resulting in monetary income or future outlay . **PLEASE NOTE: ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE eTendersNI PortaI.*** Respondees are not required to wait until the closing date to submit a response. PME QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES MAY BE SUBMITTED VIA THE ETENDERSNI CFT MESSAGING FACILITY AT ANY TIME UP TO 12:00 on 11TH JUNE 2026 eTendersNI Link: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do

Planning Information

***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** PLEASE NOTE: The Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire can be accessed in the eTendersNI Cft Documents area.COMPLETED PME QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE eTendersNI PortaI : CFT REF - FODC 1151 Respondees are not required to wait until the closing date to respond PME QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES MAY BE SUBMITTED VIA THE ETENDERSNI CFT MESSAGING FACILITY AT ANY TIME UP TO 12:00 on 11 June 2026. https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046332-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

03416000 - Wood waste

03417000 - Scrap wood

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£227,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENNISKILLEN
Postcode
BT74 7BA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Fermanagh and Omagh
Electoral Ward
Portora
Westminster Constituency
Fermanagh and South Tyrone

Further Information

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