Contract for the Collection / (Delivery of), Haulage and Re-processing of Scrap metal, Steel cans and Aluminium Cans

City & County of Swansea

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Tender

17 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea recently completed the procurement process titled "Contract for the Collection / (Delivery of), Haulage and Re-processing of Scrap Metal, Steel Cans, and Aluminium Cans". This project falls under the services category and involves the management and reprocessing of scrap metal and cans collected from Swansea's 105,000 properties. The initiative used an open procurement method, ensuring a broad entry for participants, with key activities taking place at the Civic Centre, Swansea, Wales. The process reached the award stage with several contracts signed by December 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies in waste management and recycling sectors, particularly those specializing in steel, aluminium, and scrap metal processing. Given the volume of waste managed, ranging from steel cans to car batteries and high tensile springs, this contract is ideal for both large-scale and small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their footprint. Collaborating with the City & County of Swansea can facilitate strategic partnerships, and businesses positioned to provide quality services at competitive prices stand to benefit from engaging in this public sector project.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Collection / (Delivery of), Haulage and Re-processing of Scrap metal, Steel cans and Aluminium Cans

Notice Description

Swansea Council collect co-mingled glass bottles, glass jars, steel cans, aerosol cans and aluminium cans from 105,000 properties within Swansea. The co-mingled material is segregated at its Baling Plant in Llansamlet, Swansea resulting in separate waste streams of steel (ferrous) cans and aluminium cans. The cans are separately baled in preparation for collection by or delivery to a re-processor. Swansea Council operate 5 Household Waste Recycling Centres which accept all waste items predominantly containing scrap metal and car batteries. In addition a volume of high tensile springs, from stripped down bed mattresses are obtained. During 2023/24 Swansea disposed of; 1,000 tonnes of scrap metal, 600 tonnes of steel cans, 460 tonnes of aluminium cans, 50 tonnes of high tensile springs and 7 tonnes of lead acid batteries

Lot Information

Collection and reprocessing of Steel (ferrous) cans

Collection and reprocessing of Steel (ferrous) cans

Renewal: Extension up to 54 months

Reprocessing of Steel (ferrous) cans

Reprocessing of Steel (ferrous) cans

Renewal: Extension up to 54 months

Collection and reprocessing of Aluminium cans

Collection and reprocessing of Aluminium cans

Renewal: Extension up to 54 months

Reprocessing of Aluminium cans

Reprocessing of Aluminium cans

Renewal: Up to 54 months

Collection and reprocessing of Mixed Scrap metal cans

Collection and reprocessing of Mixed Scrap metal cans

Renewal: Extension up to 54 months

Reprocessing of Mixed Scrap metal cans

Reprocessing of Mixed Scrap metal cans

Renewal: Extension up to 54 months

Collection and reprocessing of High tensile springs

Collection and reprocessing of High tensile springs

Renewal: Extension up to 54 months

Reprocessing of High tensile springs

Reprocessing of High tensile springs

Renewal: Extension up to 54 months

Collection and reprocessing of Mixed scrap metal including high tensile springs

Collection and reprocessing of Mixed scrap metal including high tensile springs

Renewal: Extension up to 54 months

Reprocessing of Mixed scrap metal including high tensile springs

Reprocessing of Mixed scrap metal including high tensile springs

Renewal: Extension up to 54 months

Collection and reprocessing of Car batteries (lead acid)

Collection and reprocessing of Car batteries (lead acid)

Renewal: Extension up to 54 months

Reprocessing of Car batteries (lead acid)

Reprocessing of Car batteries (lead acid)

Renewal: Extension up to 54 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146940
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146940
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City & County of Swansea
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CELSA STEEL (UK) LIMITED

EUROPEAN METAL RECYCLING LIMITED

SWAN ALLOY UK LTD.

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497181
    Contract for the Collection / (Delivery of), Haulage and Re-processing of Scrap metal, Steel cans and Aluminium Cans - Swansea Council collect co-mingled glass bottles, glass jars, steel cans, aerosol cans and aluminium cans from 105,000 properties within Swansea. The co-mingled material is segregated at its Baling Plant in Llansamlet, Swansea resulting in separate waste streams of steel (ferrous) cans and aluminium cans. The cans are separately baled in preparation for collection by or delivery to a re-processor. Swansea Council operate 5 Household Waste Recycling Centres which accept all waste items predominantly containing scrap metal and car batteries. In addition a volume of high tensile springs, from stripped down bed mattresses are obtained. During 2023/24 Swansea disposed of; 1,000 tonnes of scrap metal, 600 tonnes of steel cans, 460 tonnes of aluminium cans, 50 tonnes of high tensile springs and 7 tonnes of lead acid batteries
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC574259
    Contract for the Collection / (Delivery of), Haulage and Re-processing of Scrap metal, Steel cans and Aluminium Cans - Swansea Council collect co-mingled glass bottles, glass jars, steel cans, aerosol cans and aluminium cans from 105,000 properties within Swansea. The co-mingled material is segregated at its Baling Plant in Llansamlet, Swansea resulting in separate waste streams of steel (ferrous) cans and aluminium cans. The cans are separately baled in preparation for collection by or delivery to a re-processor. Swansea Council operate 5 Household Waste Recycling Centres which accept all waste items predominantly containing scrap metal and car batteries. In addition a volume of high tensile springs, from stripped down bed mattresses are obtained. During 2023/24 Swansea disposed of; 1,000 tonnes of scrap metal, 600 tonnes of steel cans, 460 tonnes of aluminium cans, 50 tonnes of high tensile springs and 7 tonnes of lead acid batteries

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