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Planning

16 Jun 2026 at 13:11

Planning

15 Jun 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council, in collaboration with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, is in the planning stage of a new procurement initiative titled "Highways Waste and Recycling Framework." This framework aims to provide recycling and disposal services for waste generated from highway maintenance activities across Dorset, including those in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. The procurement is categorised under refuse and waste-related services and falls within the UKK25 and UKK24 regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is guided by the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. An early market engagement notice has been published, with a crucial deadline for expressions of interest set for 28th April 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 1st October 2026, extending potentially up to 2034.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste recycling and disposal services, especially those capable of managing diverse waste streams from highway maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on environmental services may find this framework particularly appealing, given its potential eight-year duration and built-in break points for new entrants. The nature of the framework, focusing on gate fees rather than transportation, could suit companies with established waste processing facilities within or near the specified regions. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance a business's market presence and provide stable, long-term revenue streams. Interested parties are encouraged to engage in the preliminary market discussions to tailor the service offerings effectively to the council's evolving requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Highways Waste and Recycling Framework

Notice Description

A Framework Agreement to cover the provision of recycling and disposal facilities for various waste streams arising from the Council's highway maintenance activities in Dorset (this includes highway maintenance wastes generated by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council). For the sake of clarity, this Framework is solely concerned with gate fees, it is not about transporting waste from one place to another. Transportation is the subject of a separate Framework (which is running along similar time scales to this Framework).

Planning Information

This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. It is being published to give notice to the market of an upcoming procurement. Dorset Council is undertaking early market engagement, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from the market, about aspects of the Council's procurement strategy for the provision of recycling and disposal facilities for various waste streams arising from the Council’s highway maintenance activities in Dorset (this includes highway maintenance wastes generated by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council). Any procurement will be carried out in accordance with relevant Procurement Regulations. Dorset Council may commence one or more procurements in respect of this notice subject to final scope and structure, but also reserves the right not to commence any procurement in respect of this notice. Dorset Council shall not be liable for any losses incurred by any party as a result of reliance on the information contained/linked herein. Traditionally, previous generations of this Framework have been 4-year duration, it is now proposed to increase this to 8 years (with ‘break points’ for new entrants at years 3 and 6). For the sake of clarity, this Framework is solely concerned with gate fees, it is not about transporting waste from one place to another. Transportation is the subject of a separate Framework (which is running along similar time scales to this Framework). The information contained in this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is preliminary in nature and may be subject to further amendment and revision. Accordingly, no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, will be made and no liability is, or will be, accepted by the Council as to the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of this document. Any liability however arising is expressly disclaimed. No expense in responding to this market engagement will be reimbursed by the Council. We envisage that the market engagement will feed into the requirements and as such, we reserve the right to alter the above information for the benefit of both Dorset Council and the market. If organisations wish to participate in this market engagement exercise, please request a copy of the EOI form from Dorset Procurement at dp@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. The deadline for requests for the form is 28th April 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b526
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056670-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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