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
- Planning
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
-
- 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 2026Yesterday
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 10 Oct 20262 months to go
- 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
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- WEST DRAYTON
- Postcode
- UB7 7PN
- Post Town
- 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076003-2026
11th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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