Planning

Inert waste collection, haulage and reprocessing

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Jun 2026 at 08:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the contract titled "Inert waste collection, haulage and reprocessing," classified under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services. The process is currently at the market engagement phase, with a deadline for market testing returns set for 26th June 2026. The collection, haulage, and reprocessing will serve specified household waste recycling centres in Warwickshire, UK. This tender requires compliance with legislative and regulatory standards to produce recycled outputs with a minimum 95% reuse or recycling rate. The contract is set to commence on 30th September 2026 and could potentially extend until 2032, with possible renewals.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management services, particularly those capable of providing integrated solutions from collection to reprocessing of inert waste. SMEs are encouraged to participate, with an emphasis on providing sustainable and eco-friendly waste management solutions. Businesses with expertise in operating permitted waste facilities and those able to meet high recycling standards will find excellent opportunities in aligning with Warwickshire County Council's strategic objectives. Participation in this contract could establish long-term partnerships and expand business portfolios in the waste management sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inert waste collection, haulage and reprocessing

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a single contract covering the following core requirements: a) Collection and haulage: Provision of a safe collection and haulage service for Inert Waste from specified HWRCs (Burton Farm, Hunters Lane, Lower House Farm and Princes Drive), as requested by the Council and within specified response times. b) Permitted facilities: Provision and operation of a suitable permitted Delivery Point(s) and/or End Destination site(s) for the safe receipt and reprocessing of Inert Waste from the HWRCs. The sites must be able to accept inert waste directly delivered by, or on behalf of the Council. c) Reprocessing and compliance: The safe reprocessing of Inert Waste, in accordance with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, to produce recycled or reusable products/ outputs that meet quality standards and/ or end of waste criteria. With a minimum reuse or recycling rate of 95% by tonnage (not including contamination).

Planning Information

This is not a procurement/tender exercise. Information gathered from the market test will enable the Council to identify the option that best meets the Council's strategic objectives and offers best value for money. The Council reserves the right to recall any provider to explore an option in more detail if required. Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (WarwickshireCC) for the administration of this market engagement. Suppliers must register with the system to be able to download documents. The web address for the portal is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/warwickshirecc/aspx/Home Registration and use of our portal is free. When registering you will be re-directed to the In-Tend sell2midlands site. If you already registered and have issues logging in then you may need to re-set your password. You will need to select "Log in to portal" next to Warwickshire County Council. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this market testing must be via the portals' correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with the portal please email us at: procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk The deadline for Market Testing Returns is Friday 26th June 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055521-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4SA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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