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01 Jul 2026 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is actively seeking bids for a contract focused on the collection, haulage, and treatment of green and garden waste. Identified under the procurement reference CCS/26/127, this tender falls within the refuse and waste-related services industry category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure, and interested parties are invited to submit their proposals electronically via the eTenderWales platform by 12:00 PM on 27th July 2026. This contract covers services within the UKL18 region, with activities planned to commence on 1st September 2026 and continue until 31st August 2027, with potential renewal options extending up to 60 months.

This procurement presents considerable business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in waste management services and facilities with advanced composting capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the tender's favourable suitability criteria. The total contract value is approximately GBP 4.2 million, underscoring the financial potential for suitable contractors. Priced at a 70% weight and quality at 30%, businesses with proven service delivery, comprehensive contingency plans, and strategies for maximising recycling rates could significantly benefit from this procurement opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Contract for the Collection/Haulage and Treatment of Green/ Garden Waste

Notice Description

The City & County of Swansea is seeking to procure services for the collection/haulage and treatment of green/garden wastes at a composting facility/ies as identified by the tenderer. The facility/ies must demonstrate proven and robust processing capability and capacity to maximise the composting of materials to an end use product and to minimise any residual waste from the process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to 60 months extension option (reviewed yearly).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061541-2026
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
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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