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Ceredigion - Provision and Operation of a Household Waste Site in the South East of Ceredigion / Darpariaeth a Gweithrediad Safle Gwastraff Cartref yn Ne-ddwyrain Ceredigion

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

01 Jun 2026 at 16:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2026 at 15:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is in the planning stage for the procurement of new contracts for the provision and operation of a household waste site situated in the southeast of Ceredigion. This process is governed under the Welsh devolved regulations and aims to identify a suitable contractor for a facility located within seven miles of Lampeter. The current phase involves a scheduled preliminary market engagement due by 12th June 2026, with the preparation of competitive flexible procedures expected by 25th June 2026. The value of the forthcoming contract is estimated between £2,000,000 and £3,048,000, depending on contractual terms, and is classified under the services category, specifically operation of a refuse site. This upcoming opportunity could significantly influence waste management operations within the county.

This procurement process presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) interested in refuse and waste management services. It offers a chance to secure a long-term contract spanning up to six years, encouraging competitive bidding to reflect current market prices. With the potential to influence regional waste management practices, businesses with experience in operating household waste sites could greatly benefit. Engagement in preliminary market surveys could offer advantageous insights, shaping future contract specifications that may align with innovative waste management solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ceredigion - Provision and Operation of a Household Waste Site in the South East of Ceredigion / Darpariaeth a Gweithrediad Safle Gwastraff Cartref yn Ne-ddwyrain Ceredigion

Notice Description

Provision and operation of a household waste site in the South East of Ceredigion / Darpariaeth a gweithrediad safle gwastraff cartref yn Ne-ddwyrain Ceredigion. The requirement is for a facility within 7 miles of Lampeter within Ceredigion county boundary. The estimated contract value, if the Council chooses a 4 year term plus 2 years' extension would be within the range of PS2,000,000 to PS2,540,000 excluding VAT or within the range of PS2,400,000 to PS3,048,000 including VAT. The value is issued for guidance only and does not constitute a fixed budget or an indication of the expected contract price. Bidders are expected to submit a competitive bid based on market prices. The Council is engaging with potential operators to assist with defining options for delivery of future contracts.

Planning Information

Ceredigion County Council owns three Household Waste Sites which are operated under contract to private operators. A fourth site is owned and operated by a contractor. The four sites are currently operated by three separate contractors. The current contracts are due to expire this year, and the Council wishes to explore options for the procurement of new contracts. Specifically, the Council wishes to understand the market interest in operating all three of the Council-owned sites; to explore a preferred contract term, and to understand the market appetite for providing and operating a site in the south-east of the county. Potential service providers are invited to participate via submission of written responses to a preliminary market engagement questionnaire. Please note that two Preliminary Market Engagement Notices will be published. One for the three Council-owned sites and the other for provision of an operator-owned site. This is for administration of future Notices only. There is only one engagement activity covering the future provision of all four sites. You only need to complete one questionnaire. The Council reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, following the submission of the preliminary market engagement questionnaire, to follow up with some/all of the market participants and invite them to attend a meeting with Council officers to discuss their response to the questionnaire. The key aims of the market engagement are to: raise awareness of and test market interest in the forthcoming procurement activity seek the market’s views on potential contract lots/combination, terms and documentation invite market views which may inform and support the development of the procurement process The preliminary market engagement is non-binding and for information only; no contract will be awarded from this preliminary market engagement. The questionnaire can be found by following the links below. There is a Welsh and English version of the survey. Should you wish to request an version of the questionnaire that can be emailed to the Council then please contact Ymholiadau.caffael@ceredigion.gov.uk Welsh Form https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uYWs-IYvNU2Fwnkevin1iBfEgSyG6ftHhJLC-oMRmjlUOExQNkZJUzRSRjhRNUM3TzdYUE5VU0oyMiQlQCN0PWcu&lang=cy-gb English Form https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uYWs-IYvNU2Fwnkevin1iBfEgSyG6ftHhJLC-oMRmjlUOExQNkZJUzRSRjhRNUM3TzdYUE5VU0oyMiQlQCN0PWcu&lang=en-gb In the event that a participant considers that any information or supplied by it is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be specifically highlighted together with the time period for which it will remain commercially sensitive or confidential, the reasons for its commercial sensitivity or confidentiality and an explanation of the grounds for exempting that information from disclosure. It is not acceptable for complete documents to be classed as commercially sensitive or confidential.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a227
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051593-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90530000 - Operation of a refuse site

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 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
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERAERON
Postcode
SA46 0PA
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)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberaeron and Aberarth
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Further Information

Notice Documents

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