Planning

Materials Recycling Infrastructure

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Materials Recycling Infrastructure" is initiated by Milton Keynes City Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom. This process is in the planning stage as of 22 May 2026, focusing on services related to refuse and waste management and specifically refuse recycling services. The planned contract has a substantial gross value of £100,000,000, with services scheduled to commence on 1 April 2028 and potentially extending until 31 March 2043. The communication for future notices is expected to continue until 30 October 2026. The procurement aims to establish a comprehensive materials recycling infrastructure for the Milton Keynes area, with the full scope and contract length yet to be determined.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in waste management and recycling services to expand their operations or collaborate on a long-term project with a major public entity. Given its substantial financial commitment and the need for specialised infrastructure development, the opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses with expertise in large-scale environmental service delivery, innovative recycling technologies, and sustainable waste management solutions. Companies capable of providing comprehensive recycling services or developing advanced infrastructure to support environmental sustainability will find this tender especially advantageous for growth and sectoral impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Materials Recycling Infrastructure

Notice Description

Provision of Materials Recycling Infrastructure Services for Milton Keynes. A full scope of services, including requirements and contract length are to be determined.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a174
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047971-2026
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

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2038 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
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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