--- title: "Household Recycling Centre, Waste Transfer Stations and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-019c5813-ae7c-4991-b053-e14a56f824ec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-019c5813-ae7c-4991-b053-e14a56f824ec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-019c5813-ae7c-4991-b053-e14a56f824ec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-019c5813-ae7c-4991-b053-e14a56f824ec.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-23" --- # Household Recycling Centre, Waste Transfer Stations and Associated Services Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-019c5813-ae7c-4991-b053-e14a56f824ec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-019c5813-ae7c-4991-b053-e14a56f824ec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-019c5813-ae7c-4991-b053-e14a56f824ec.json) ## Summary Dorset Council has initiated an open procurement process for the management of Household Recycling Centres, Waste Transfer Stations, and related services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender, titled "Household Recycling Centre, Waste Transfer Stations and Associated Services," falls under the 'Refuse and waste related services' industry category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with a deadline set for 18th December 2025. The operational services are expected to commence on 29th August 2026, extending to 28th August 2038 if the initial contract is renewed through the optional extension periods. The overall tender is valued at £130,000,000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and recycling services. Given the scale and scope of the contract, including the operation of recycling and transfer stations, as well as haulage and recycling marketing services, companies with expertise in these areas are well-positioned to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable, as the tender is open to them, although venture capital and social enterprises (VCSEs) may not be prioritised. Engaging in this contract could provide substantial growth opportunities, ensuring long-term engagement with Dorset Council and a stable service provision over several years. As the procurement method is open and above threshold, it encourages wide competition and transparency, allowing qualified businesses to partake in a potentially valuable partnership. ## Notice Dorset Council is seeking a single supplier to deliver the management of the Household Recycling Centres, Waste Transfer Stations and associated services, including marketing of recyclate collected at the kerbside (Resource Management and Transport Contract 2016). The operational service delivery elements will commence on 28 August 2026. The scope includes: * Operation of the ten Household Recycling Centres (HRC) -including all associated onward haulage * Operation of the three Waste Transfer Stations (WTS) - including all associated onward haulage and recyclate marketing of recyclate * Operation of one Recyclate Transfer Stations (RTS) - including all associated onward haulage and marketing of recyclate * Haulage from one Authority operated Waste Transfer Station * Treatment of HRC residual waste and certain recyclates * Skip / bank services The Contract will be for an initial 8 years, with four optional 12-month extension periods (1+1+1+1), subject to satisfactory performance and funding, giving a potential total contract period of 12 years. The current budget for the services under this contract is PS7,364,000 (2025/26). The total advertised contract value detailed in this notice allows for potential changes in scope / requirements and or funding during the contract term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37413640-498c-4453-9a2f-880450f4ce8a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2038 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £130,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services ## Release History - 23 Oct 2025 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37413640-498c-4453-9a2f-880450f4ce8a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37413640-498c-4453-9a2f-880450f4ce8a 23rd October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c1b2defc-bc16-f011-8136-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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