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Tender

01 Jul 2026 at 14:32

Planning

01 Jul 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process of the "Provision of Processing West of England Mattress Waste 2026" is currently in the tender stage, led by South Gloucestershire Council alongside a consortium comprising Bristol City Council, Bath & North East Somerset Council, and North Somerset Council. The focus of this tender is on refuse and waste related services, specifically targeting the effective processing of mattress waste. The procurement is for a project duration of one year initially, with potential extensions up to two additional years. The tender is carried out under an open procedure with the submission deadline set for 31 July 2026, and the award period concluding on 17 August 2026. Contract commencement is anticipated on 5 October 2026, covering regions UKK12 and UKK11 within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste processing and environmental protection services. Companies with the capacity to handle large volumes of mattress waste, adhering to quality (20%) and price (80%) criteria, will find this tender particularly advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the necessary financial and environmental regulatory standards. The emphasis on contract division offers an opportunity for multiple vendors to be awarded parts of the contract, fostering competitive business growth while contributing to sustainable waste management practices. The contract requires bidders to possess relevant permits and licenses, ensuring they can meet the contract's demands effectively.

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Notice Title

Provision of Processing West of England Mattress Waste 2026

Notice Description

The West of England Partnership (which comprises of South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) Bristol City Council (BCC) Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES) and North Somerset Council (NSC) are seeking a Mattress Processing Contract for an initial period of 1 year plus with the option to extend for a further period/period of 2 years. The fundamental purpose of the Contract is to provide reliable, effective and satisfactory processing of Mattress Waste originating from members of the public to the The Partnership HWRCs and any mattresses collected at the transfer stations in such a way as to protect the environment The Contract may be awarded to 1 or more Contractors depending on the capacity of bidders' sites, Where there are multiple Contracts awarded, contract waste will be divided between these Contracts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial term of one year, with the option to extend for up to a further two years.

Planning Information

This Notice is to inform the market that preliminary market engagement has taken place in relation to the West of England Processing of Mattress waste tender. The Contracting Authority (South Gloucestershire Council) undertook a desktop analysis of possible market options, contacted some suppliers and discussed key aspects of service delivery and asked questions to ascertain key facts regarding the process of mattress disposal to inform the specification. This was to develop the authority’s requirements and approach to the procurement, and identify potential suppliers that may be able to supply the services required. As part of this preliminary market engagement South Gloucestershire Council sought to best place the tender for the market to bid and to also meet the West of England requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c18b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061876-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
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
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 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
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS37 5AF
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of, TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

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