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10 Aug 2026 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Medway Council, in collaboration with Gravesham Council, seeks a provider for textile waste and shoe bank services, located primarily within council-owned car parks and selected privately owned sites in Kent, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "THE SUPPLY OF MEDWAY AND GRAVESHAM TEXTILE COLLECTIONS 2026-2029", falls under the category of services, specifically targeting textile waste and refuse recycling services. The current procurement stage is at the tender update phase. Interested parties have until 21 August 2026 to submit inquiries or apply through the open competition procurement method. The anticipated contract period is to commence on 1 October 2026, with an initial term of 12 months and potential extensions up until 2030, pending a 6-month review.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in waste management, textile recycling, and logistics. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the high standards of Health and Safety regulations and provide consistent service across various locations would be well-suited to compete. The contract requires regular service with a strong emphasis on sustainability, quality service, and accountability, providing an avenue for businesses to establish long-term partnerships with local councils. This open competition process makes it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their presence in the waste management industry within the region.

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Notice Title

THE SUPPLY OF MEDWAY AND GRAVESHAM TEXTILE COLLECTIONS 2026-2029

Notice Description

Medway Council and Gravesham Council are seeking a textile bank provider to supply textile/shoe banks to our Recycling Points in council owned car parks/sites and pre-agreed privately owned sites with permission. - To empty banks at each site at a frequency that prevents banks becoming full and overflowing. This will be at least once a week. - To remove excess textile/shoe waste from around banks if found at the time of emptying textile banks. - To provide monthly tonnage reports for each site to the relevant Council. - To pay an agreed rate per tonne in receipt of the monthly tonnage report to the relevant Council for which the bank belongs to. - To maintain the textile banks to a high standard in conjunction with Health and Safety regulations. The Contract is anticipated to commence 1st October 2026 and will continue for a period of 12 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months after the 6-month review. With an added option to extend for a further 2 years after that unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Textile-waste./ZSSHJ9UAQC To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZSSHJ9UAQC

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract is anticipated to commence 1st October 2026 and will continue for a period of 12 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months after the 6-month review. With an added option to extend for a further 2 years after that unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dffe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075814-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

19620000 - Textile waste

39510000 - Textile household articles

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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
MEDWAY 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
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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