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14 Jul 2026 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has completed a direct award procurement process for the bulking and haulage of garden waste. This contract was crucial to address immediate operational needs affecting Derby's waste collection services, ensuring operational efficiency and continuity. The procurement, classified under the public authority sub-central government, is part of the Services industry category located in Derby, UK. The contract, titled "W821 - Bulking and Haulage of Garden Waste," commenced on 15th July 2026 and is set to end by 2nd October 2027, with a possible extension until 1st April 2028. The procurement was finalized swiftly to prevent missed collections and increased operational costs, with Magfern Recycling (2018) Ltd being awarded the contract, valued at £672,000.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in refuse disposal and treatment within the Derby region. Companies that offer efficient waste management solutions can explore collaborating on future projects with Derby City Council, especially those with the capability to offer services without mobilisation delays. Small and medium-sized enterprises, such as Magfern Recycling, demonstrated their ability to meet the council's urgent needs, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to benefit from clear contract deliverables and sustain operational expansion by engaging in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

W821 - Bulking and Haulage of Garden Waste

Notice Description

Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider to provide for the bulking and haulage of Garden Waste. A local Bulking Point is required for the receipt and storage of the material, before it is hauled to the Council's Delivery Point for processing

Procurement Information

The direct award was necessary to address an immediate operational need affecting the delivery of the waste collection service. Without access to a suitably located disposal facility, collection vehicles were required to travel significantly longer distances to dispose of waste. This increased vehicle turnaround times, reduced collection capacity, and contributed to missed bin collections, which were further exacerbated by existing staffing pressures. Awarding the contract to the incumbent supplier provided the only practical means of restoring operational efficiency within the required timescales. The incumbent was able to provide uninterrupted access to the disposal facility without mobilisation delays, enabling collection rounds to return to planned schedules, minimising further service disruption, and maintaining statutory waste collection obligations. A direct award also avoided the additional operational costs associated with extended travel times, increased fuel consumption, overtime, and the deployment of additional resources that would otherwise have been required to maintain service levels. This approach ensured continuity of service while allowing sufficient time to undertake a compliant longer-term procurement process and secure a sustainable contractual arrangement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065915-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 2 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAGFERN RECYCLING (2018

Further Information

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