Planning

Collection, Marketing, Sale, Recycling & Disposal of Scrap Metal

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 13:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the "Collection, Marketing, Sale, Recycling & Disposal of Scrap Metal", categorised under services with direct marketing and recovered secondary metal raw materials as key industry classifications. This tender, currently in the planning stage, is set to culminate in a competitive flexible procedure. It is proposed as a Framework Agreement lasting four years, beginning on 1 June 2027 and potentially extending to 30 April 2035. The location for this procurement is in the United Kingdom, with the MOD Bicester as the central point. A future notice is anticipated to be released on 1 September 2026, serving as a key deadline for relevant updates.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in metal recycling, direct marketing services, and environmental waste management to expand their portfolio. Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it involves managing scrap materials, promoting sustainable disposal practices, and adhering to strict compliance measures for classified or sensitive assets. Enterprises with expertise in secure and environmentally-friendly recycling processes, as well as those capable of marketing scrap materials to maximise financial returns through gainshare schemes, would find this procurement particularly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Collection, Marketing, Sale, Recycling & Disposal of Scrap Metal

Notice Description

Marketing, Sale and Disposal of Scrap Metal This shall be in the form of a four-year Framework Agreement with potential to extend by a further four years. The Contractor shall be responsible for the effective marketing, sale, and disposal of all scrap metal and associated materials arising from Authority tasking. 1. Marketing and Sale The Contractor shall: * Actively market recovered scrap materials to maximise commercial value. * Utilise established industry channels, buyers, and processors to achieve competitive market rates. * Ensure all sales are conducted in a transparent and auditable manner. The financial return from scrap metal sales shall be managed on a gainshare basis, with values benchmarked against recognised industry indices (e.g. letsrecycle.com). Detailed gainshare arrangements will be defined at tender stage. The Contractor shall demonstrate a clear pricing and sales methodology that maximises value to the Authority while ensuring full transparency of market pricing mechanisms. 2. Disposal and Recycling The Contractor shall: * Ensure all scrap materials are recycled, reused, or disposed of in accordance with applicable legislation and environmental best practice. * Segregate materials (e.g. ferrous, non-ferrous, WEEE, batteries*) to optimise recovery value and compliance. * Provide appropriate approved treatment routes for hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams. 3. Secure and Controlled Disposal Where assets are classified, sensitive, or subject to special controls (including ASSC, ITAR, or ACTO), the Contractor shall: * Manage disposal strictly in accordance with NPSA and NCSC guidance. * Provide secure destruction methods (e.g. shredding, fragmentation, granulation). * Facilitate Authority oversight, including: o Witnessing of destruction by MOD personnel where required o Controlled access to destruction areas * Issue destruction certificates and, where requested, photographic evidence. All designated ASSC materials shall be handled only by the prime Contractor. 4. Documentation and Reporting The Contractor shall maintain full records of: * Quantities and categories of material collected and processed * Sale values achieved and supporting price benchmarks * Disposal routes and compliance documentation * Certification for destruction and recycling These records shall be made available to the Authority on request to ensure auditability and value assurance. The Contractor shall demonstrate a clear pricing and sales methodology that maximises value to the Authority while ensuring full transparency of market pricing mechanisms. Articles to be scrapped, recycled or sold for scrap under this contract may include but not be limited to the following: EXAMPLES Metal - Ferrous, Non-ferrous or mixed, including precious metals. Accommodation / Office Stores, Metal filing cabinets, Gym equipment, Metal Office/Dinning chairs. Portable Infrastructure - Generator, Engineering equipment, Pump, Electrical panel & Cabling, ISO containers. Vehicles and Vehicle Spares - All types of Military and Civilian vehicles as used by the MOD. Tooling - Lathes, Milling machine, Welder, Hand tool, Metal Benches. Communications Equipment - Communications server cabinets. Ground and General Support Equipment and Spares - Aircraft steps, Trollies, Power supply equipment. Munitions and Ammunition Boxes - Inert / Training, with appropriate Free From Explosive (FFE) Certificates. Weapon cartridge cases - Spent brass cartridge cases with appropriate Free From Explosive (FFE) Certificates. Cables - Electrical and Metal cabling, Metal tow ropes. Electrical (WEEE) - Fridges, Freezers, Coolers and other Kitchen electrical equipment which have been degassed and CFC free. Small Arms - Rifles, Pistols, Knives, Swords, Axes, Machetes etc. for certified demil/destruction. Tri Services Special Control / Classified Assets Assets Subject to Special Control (ASSC) including Subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Attractive to Criminals and Terrorist Organisations (ACTO). EXAMPLES Installation Tanks - Water or Fuel tanks Aircraft & Helicopter's Hulls - Assets deemed as end of life or BER, including spares or component parts. Vehicles - End of life or BER, Heavy Plant Machinery, Tank track Cranes - Dockside Cranes and Gantries Supply Chain - End of life Jerry Cans, Ammo Boxes Rail - Track, End of life or BER, Locomotives and Rollingstock. Green Fleet - End of life or BER, Vehicle Hulls, ISO Containers Lain materials - Exhaust Stacks, Piping Tri Services Special Control / Classified Assets Assets Subject to Special Control (ASSC) including Subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Attractive to Criminals and Terrorist Organisations (ACTO). * The batteries included for disposal and recycling will include but not be limited to Mixed Portable Batteries - Domestic or Household, Thermal Lithium, Lead Acid Batteries, Silver Chloride, Alkaline, Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) and electric vehicle batteries.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069db3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046494-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

14910000 - Recovered secondary metal raw materials

79342100 - Direct marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 30 Apr 2031 3-4 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BICESTER
Postcode
OX25 1NY
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Launton and Otmoor
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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