This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

30 Jun 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council is inviting tenders for the "Transportation and Processing of Kerbside Recycling" with a focus on refuse and waste-related services. This tender falls under the services category and is conducted through an open procedure. Located in the UK, with operations specifically in the region of Wales (UKL), this procurement process is currently in the tender stage. The tender submission deadline is set for 30th July 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the enquiry period closing on 24th July 2026. The total estimated contract value is £3,144,372.48, and the project is set to commence on 26th August 2026, extending up to 1st July 2028, with an option for a one-year extension at the council's discretion. Interested parties must submit their tenders via the specified online platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement is designed to support such entities. The contract awards are based on a combination of cost (60% weighting), quality (30%), and community well-being benefits (10%). Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality recycling services, complying with technical requirements, and contributing positively to community well-being stand a good chance in this competitive procurement. The process welcomes electronic submissions in English and Welsh, offering accessibility to a broad spectrum of businesses aiming for growth through public contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Transportation and Processing of Kerbside Recycling

Notice Description

Tender for the Transportation and Processing of Kerbside Recycling

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A one year extension may be used at the councils sole discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c07a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061396-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£2,620,310 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,620,310 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Aug 2026 - 1 Jul 2028 1-2 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
CARDIFF 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
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06c07a-2026-06-30T15:55:52+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-30T15:55:52+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06c07a",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PVHP-5769-YHRQ",
            "name": "Cardiff Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PVHP-5769-YHRQ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "County Hall",
                "locality": "Cardiff",
                "postalCode": "CF10 4UW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL22"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "William Rees",
                "email": "HighwaysWasteandParks@cardiff.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "0000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.cardiff.gov.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "GB-WLS",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS",
                        "description": "Welsh devolved regulations apply"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PVHP-5769-YHRQ",
        "name": "Cardiff Council"
    },
    "planning": {
        "noEngagementNoticeRationale": "."
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ERFX1008876",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Transportation and Processing of Kerbside Recycling",
        "description": "Tender for the Transportation and Processing of Kerbside Recycling",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90500000",
                        "description": "Refuse and waste related services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKL",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 3144372.48,
            "amount": 2620310.4,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "All tender submission must be made via https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
            "languages": [
                "en",
                "cy"
            ]
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-07-30T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-07-24T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-08-26T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 3144372.48,
                    "amount": 2620310.4,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Cost",
                            "description": "The cost weighting is 60%",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 60,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Quality",
                            "description": "The Quality percentage weighting is 30%",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 30,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Community Well Being Benefits",
                            "description": "The community Well Being Benefits weighting is 10%",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-08-26T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2028-07-01T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2029-07-01T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "A one year extension may be used at the councils sole discretion."
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "L-1",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "All associated tender documents can be accessed via Proactis - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login by searching for the project title or Project Number - ERFX1008876",
                "url": "https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login"
            },
            {
                "id": "L-2",
                "documentType": "technicalSpecifications",
                "description": "All technical specifications to be met can be accessed via Proactis - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login by searching for the project title or Project Number - ERFX1008876",
                "url": "https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login"
            },
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            },
            {
                "id": "061396-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061396-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-06-30T15:55:52+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "contractTerms": {
            "financialTerms": "."
        },
        "riskDetails": "."
    },
    "language": "en"
}