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Communal Recycling Innovation Challenge 2026

West London Waste Authority

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11 Aug 2026 at 09:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West London Waste Authority, working with Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Ealing and Richmond councils, is exploring services and innovative solutions for recycling in communal housing. The challenge is to improve the capture and separation of recyclable materials and food waste, where performance is weaker than in kerbside collections. Potential approaches may include recycling technology, infrastructure, digital platforms, data and operational improvements, resident engagement, communications, behavioural interventions or other innovations. The intended outcomes are higher recycling capture and food-waste participation, less contamination, improved resident behaviour and engagement, better operational insight, and solutions that can be scaled across West London, London and beyond. The work is classed as recycling, environmental, information technology and community services, with delivery across the United Kingdom.

This procurement is at the planning and early market-engagement stage; it is not an invitation to tender. The buyer plans a two-stage challenge. Stage 1 is an expression of interest, for which the buyer expects submissions by 22 September 2026, covering the problem addressed, proposed innovation, evidence of effectiveness where available, benefits and scalability. Stage 2 is shortlisting and an innovation pitch, estimated for 20 October 2026. Shortlisted organisations are expected to receive a detailed briefing pack, submit a fuller proposal and present to a Communal Recycling Innovation Evaluation panel. The initiative may lead to pilot projects and future implementation across West London. One planned lot is shown, with an indicative contract period from 21 December 2026 to 20 December 2027.

The engagement is suited to organisations able to propose and demonstrate an innovative response to recycling challenges in communal properties. Relevant suppliers include waste and recycling businesses, technology and artificial-intelligence providers, behavioural-science and communications specialists, housing and property-technology providers, universities, research organisations, start-ups, SMEs and social enterprises. Strong proposals will address a clearly defined challenge, explain how the innovation works, provide evidence of effectiveness where available, and show measurable benefits and realistic scalability. The buyer is interested in solutions that can improve resident participation, reduce contamination, increase food-waste capture and generate useful operational data. Approaches may be technical, infrastructural, digital, behavioural or operational, so businesses with complementary capabilities may find scope to collaborate. The planned lot is identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communal Recycling Innovation Challenge 2026

Notice Description

West London Waste Authority is seeking interested suppliers for early market engagement for Communal Recycling Innovation. Communal Recycling Innovation Challenge 2026 Can your organisation help transform recycling in communal housing? West London Waste Authority (WLWA), working in partnership with its six constituent boroughs (Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Ealing and Richmond), is seeking innovative solutions to improve the capture and segregation of recycling and food waste in communal properties. Recycling performance in communal properties consistently lags behind kerbside collections. Improving participation, reducing contamination and increasing food waste capture remains one of the sector's greatest challenges. We recognise that there is no single solution to this challenge. We are therefore inviting organisations from across the public and private sectors to bring forward fresh innovative ideas that could make a measurable difference. We welcome proposals from organisations including: * Waste and recycling companies * Technology and AI providers * Behavioural science and communications specialists * Housing and property technology providers * Universities and research organisations * Start-ups, SMEs and social enterprises The Challenge We are looking for innovative solutions that can help deliver one or more of the following outcomes: * Increase recycling capture from communal properties * Increase food waste participation * Reduce contamination of recycling * Improve resident engagement and behaviour change * Generate better operational insight through data and technology * Deliver scalable, cost-effective solutions that could be replicated across London and beyond. Solutions may involve technology, infrastructure, resident engagement, digital platforms, operational improvements, behavioural interventions or other innovative approaches. This initiative will be delivered in two stages. Stage 1 - Expression of Interest - closing date 22/09/26 Organisations are invited to submit a short overview of their proposed solution, including: * The challenge being addressed * A summary of the proposed innovation * Evidence of effectiveness (where available) * The potential benefits and scalability of the solution Stage 2 - Shortlisting and Innovation Pitch - Estimated 20/10/26 Shortlisted organisations will receive a detailed briefing pack, including background information, supporting evidence and project requirements. They will then be invited to submit a more detailed proposal and present their solution to a Communal Recycling Innovation Evaluation panel. This collaborative process is intended to identify the most promising ideas for potential pilot projects and future implementation across West London. Interested? Help us solve one of the UK's biggest recycling challenges If your organisation has an innovative solution that could improve recycling performance in communal housing, we would like to hear from you. For informal discussions please contact: Alistair Green - Head of Municipal Waste Development: alistairgreen@westlondonwaste.gov.uk

Planning Information

Stage 1 - Expression of Interest - closing date 22/09/26 Organisations are invited to submit a short overview of their proposed solution, including: • The challenge being addressed • A summary of the proposed innovation • Evidence of effectiveness (where available) • The potential benefits and scalability of the solution Stage 2 - Shortlisting and Innovation Pitch - Estimated 20/10/26 Shortlisted organisations will receive a detailed briefing pack, including background information, supporting evidence and project requirements. They will then be invited to submit a more detailed proposal and present their solution to a Communal Recycling Innovation Evaluation panel. This collaborative process is intended to identify the most promising ideas for potential pilot projects and future implementation across West London.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e0ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076003-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

90700000 - Environmental services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Dec 2026 - 20 Dec 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West London Waste Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST DRAYTON
Postcode
UB7 7PN
Postcode Area
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
West Drayton
Westminster Constituency
Hayes and Harlington

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