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Cirrus Consortium Waste Framework 2026

Cirrus Purchasing c/o Halton Housing

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04 Sep 2026 at 13:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cirrus Purchasing, acting for the Cirrus Consortium with Halton Housing as principal contracting authority, is preparing the next version of the Cirrus Consortium Waste Framework. The procurement is for refuse and waste-related services for consortium members, including registered providers of social housing, local authorities, arm’s-length management organisations and NHS trusts. Services are expected to be delivered across England, Scotland and Wales, covering locations throughout the United Kingdom. The framework will replace the existing Cirrus waste framework. Cirrus Purchasing Ltd will manage the procurement on behalf of the consortium. This is a national public-sector waste services requirement rather than a single-site contract, so it may suit suppliers able to operate across multiple areas and serve different types of public bodies.

The procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has announced its intention to procure but has not invited tenders. It is expected to use a framework agreement with one lot, and the current plan is for the framework contract to run from 17 March 2027 to 16 March 2031. Preliminary market engagement is planned to inform the design and development of the second version of the framework. Suppliers interested in participating in that engagement are expected to register by 11 October 2026; registering interest will not commit a supplier to tender or provide an advantage later. The existing framework being replaced had an estimated total value of £40 million excluding VAT. The procurement is above the applicable threshold, and the lot is identified as suitable for SMEs.

This process is likely to suit established waste management and environmental services businesses with the operational capacity to deliver refuse and waste-related services across the United Kingdom. Suppliers should prepare to demonstrate practical capability in serving public-sector customers, potentially across housing providers, councils, ALMOs and NHS trusts, and in managing work delivered through a framework rather than a single contract. National coverage, multiple customer types and a four-year planned term point to a requirement for dependable regional delivery, sufficient staff, vehicles, facilities and compliance arrangements. SMEs are expressly considered suitable for the lot, so smaller specialist providers may be well placed where they can offer relevant waste services and participate effectively in a consortium framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cirrus Consortium Waste Framework 2026

Notice Description

The Cirrus Consortium is a procurement consortium with members including Registered Providers of Social Housing, Local Authorities, ALMOs and NHS Trusts. The Cirrus Consortium is beginning Preliminary Market Engagement as part of the procurement process for the next version of the Cirrus Consortium Waste Framework (CCWF). This will replace the existing and highly successful waste framework, which had an estimated total value of PS40m ex VAT. In compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, Halton Housing are the principal contracting authority for the establishment of this framework and Cirrus Purchasing Ltd are the managing agent on behalf of the Cirrus Consortium.

Planning Information

Cirrus Purchasing will conduct preliminary market engagement to inform the design and development of the second version of the Cirrus Consortium Waste Framework (CCWF2). If you are interested in taking part, please register using the appropriate link below. Note that there is a separate form for Suppliers and Buyers. Registering an interest does not equal a commitment to tender for the opportunity, and participation in any engagement activity will not confer any advantage in the subsequent tender process. Due to the anticipated level of interest, Cirrus Purchasing reserves the right to limit the number of participants who are engaged during this process. If you are a SUPPLIER interested in this Framework, register your interest in supplier market engagement here: https://forms.gle/Ez46MFsn22XuDgwM7 If you are a BUYER interested in this Framework, register your interest here: https://forms.gle/V9NitKboxxqxR5Cv8

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f248
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083906-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Mar 2027 - 16 Mar 2031 4-5 years
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
Cirrus Purchasing c/o Halton Housing
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 0TD
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton View
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Further Information

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