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Materials Marketing

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Jul 2026 at 16:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

16 Jun 2026 at 10:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

16 Jun 2026 at 10:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Materials Marketing" is being initiated by Essex County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. This process, currently in the planning stage, involves the management and disposal of approximately 70,000 tonnes of waste collected at recycling centres across Essex. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically refuse and waste-related services, and has an estimated gross value of £4,800,000. Key activities include market engagement sessions scheduled until 14th August 2026. The procurement is set to advance with a planned contract period from 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2032, with further notices expected by 1st November 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and related services, particularly those capable of processing diverse waste streams. Companies with experience in large-scale waste disposal and recycling operations will be well-suited to compete. Moreover, the procurement process is deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), encouraging a broader range of companies to participate. Successful bidders will have the chance to secure a long-term contract and establish a working relationship with Essex County Council, facilitating business growth and expansion within the waste management sector.

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Notice Information

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 Authority is exploring options for procuring the service for disposal of these materials and seeking feedback from the market on how to do this.

Planning Information

The Authority has created a Mircosoft Forms Survey and an information pack to help suppliers understand the requirements and give further context about the Essex system. Please email waste.procurement@essex.gov.uk to request a copy of the information pack as well as a link to the microsoft forms survey to complete. ECC will be running a series of 1-2-1 market engagement sessions online via a Teams meeting - to enable further exploration of the topics and to clarify any of the responses received. Details of what sessions will be available can be found in the information pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065356-2026
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 20264 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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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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