This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Jun 2026 at 13:16

Planning

12 Jun 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council is commencing an open tender process for the operation of the Penallta Industrial Estate Reuse Shop, situated in Hengoed, UK. This initiative is part of the council's efforts to stimulate the Circular Economy by promoting the reuse and repair of goods, thereby reducing waste. The tender, with an estimated value of £85,000, involves managing a public-facing repair and reuse shop integrated with social media sales operations. The procurement is active and adopts an open competition method, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Key deadlines include submission by 4th August 2026 and potential interviews for shortlisted bidders will take place in mid-August 2026. The contract, initially set for two years starting on 9th September 2026, can be extended by an additional 24 months.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in retail trade services and community services. Ideal candidates would be enterprises experienced in sustainable practices, waste management, or those looking to expand into the circular economy sector. With the focus being on both price (20%) and quality (80%), businesses that can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate strong community engagement will be well-positioned. The successful bidder can leverage this contract to forge partnerships with local social enterprises and charities, enhancing their market presence and contributing to social and environmental benefits in the Caerphilly region.

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Notice Title

Tender Notice for Operating The Penallta Industrial Estate Reuse Shop

Notice Description

Caerphilly County Borough Council is on a mission to stimulate the Circular Economy. The Authority developed a reuse facility that enables us to reduce waste and provide valuable commodities for resale at reasonable prices. The facility helps the Authority redistribute resources and help to improve its waste resource management performance. The Authority seeks to promote the sale of salvaged/reusable items across Caerphilly County Borough and wishes to promote reuse and repair efforts. The Authority will work with the Contractor to develop these opportunities where appropriate. The Authority seeks to secure a Contractor to operate the repair & reuse shop at the facility located next to the household waste and recycling centre (HRC) located on Penallta Industrial Estate, South Road. A summary of the Authority's requirements is: * Operate repair & reuse shop that is open to the public and has an online (social media) sales element to the service; * Provide a high quality, efficient, cost effective, and sustainable service for the reception and resale of reusable items to the public; * To be able to deliver high reuse and recycling rates and provide local social benefits through the sale of reusable items; * To provide all necessary recruitment, training, Health and Safety requirements and back-office functions required to operate the facility; * To employ and provide voluntary positions within the reuse operations and shop to the local community; * Allow the public to drop off items suitable for reuse/upcycling within the opening times of the Reuse Shop; * To accurately record all items reused and passed onto buyers in order to report this to the Authority for the statutory waste data flow purposes; * Work with Local Authority HRC staff to provide information and training on how to identify items suitable for reuse, so maximising the benefit of the reception points; * Make links with local social enterprises, charities and relevant organisations that can support and be supported through the same reuse and repair ethos; * Ensure that all items are stored securely at the complex in order to optimise recovery/reuse levels. The Authority intends to establish a Contract for a period of two (2) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to twenty-four (24) months. The successful Contractor will be required to provide the services as set out in the Tender Documents. Bidders are required to complete the following documents which have been provided as part of the Tender Documents: * Pricing Model (Appendix 2) * TOMs Response Document (Appendix 3) Bidder's tender submissions will be evaluated in accordance with the Award Criteria. The Contract will be awarded to the Bidder who is considered to have submitted the Most Advantageous Tender according to the Price and Quality aspects of the submitted Tender. This procurement will be evaluated as a two-stage process: Stage One - The first stage of the evaluation process will consist of the Conditions of Participation using the Welsh Procurement Specific Questionnaire ("WPSQ"). Stage Two - The second stage of the evaluation process will consist of the Award Criteria. Following confirmation that the evaluation requirements of Stage One have been met, Bidders will proceed to Stage Two of the evaluation process. This stage consists of the Project Team evaluating the Bidder's response to the Pricing Model (20% weighting) and Quality questions (80%). All responses to Quality questions will be scored out of one hundred (100) marks per question, in accordance with the scoring methodology. Scored questions will be assessed based on both the written responses submitted with the tender and a subsequent interview, during which bidders will be expected to expand upon and clarify their written submissions. The interview will be scored in conjunction with the written submission to provide an overall quality score. It is envisaged that the interview will take place the week commencing 10 August 2026. It is anticipated for the interview to take place at one of the Authority's properties. Confirmation of details will be issued in due course Your response to this tender must be submitted via Proactis within the Opportunity RQST14807. Proactis can be accessed through this website: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Authority intends to establish a Contract for a period of two (2) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to twenty-four (24) months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061298-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

55900000 - Retail trade services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2026 - 9 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH 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
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

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