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PlanningUpdate

16 Jun 2026 at 10:41

Planning

16 Jun 2026 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Materials Marketing," specific to the services industry category, focusing on refuse and waste-related services. The contract involves managing the disposal of approximately 70,000 tonnes of waste and recyclate from 21 Recycling Centres for Household Waste (RCHWs) across the Essex region. With a goal to commence in April 2028 and conclude by the end of March 2032, this substantial contract is valued at £4,800,000 gross. Notable future procurement activities include an expected notice on or after 1st November 2026, providing further details. The project has been classified under the legal framework "UKPGA 2023/54," and it presents a significant upcoming business opportunity for relevant service providers.

This contract offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and refuse services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to consider this tender, given its design to support SME suitability. Companies with the capability to identify and establish processing outlets for diverse waste streams and those experienced in managing waste at the regional level would find this contract especially relevant. Involvement in such a large-scale project can enhance a business's profile in public sector procurement and contribute to developing long-term partnerships with government entities like Essex County Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Materials Marketing

Notice Description

This contract will be for the management of the disposal of approximately 70,000 tonnes of waste and recyclate collected at RCHWs across Essex. The RCHWs are currently run by Essex County Council, the winning supplier would be responsible for finding outlets for the processing of a variety of waste streams from the 21 RCHWs in Essex, at the contract inception date these RCHWs may transfer to the new unitary authorities formed by the LGR process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056556-2026
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
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
£4,000,000 £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
1 Nov 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2032 4-5 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
ESSEX 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
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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