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title: "Handling of Recyclable Materials"
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# Handling of Recyclable Materials

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-123f1026-702d-4fdb-acdd-d3b9d33515fe

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## Summary

The Colchester City Council is looking for a contractor to handle recyclable materials at the Shrub End Depot in Colchester. The procurement process involves collecting recyclable materials, finding markets for their sale or appropriate end uses, and maximizing recycling before energy recovery. The contract, with a value of £1,000,000 GBP, will start on August 1, 2023, and end on July 31, 2025. The procurement method is "selective" with a "Restricted procedure," and the tender submission deadline is May 3, 2023, in the East of England.

This tender opportunity by Colchester City Council creates openings for businesses in refuse recycling services industry, especially those experienced in waste management and recycling operations. Companies looking to grow by providing sustainable waste solutions are well-suited to compete. The contract period offers a chance to establish long-term partnerships, showcase environmental commitments, and contribute to the circular economy in the region, aligning with the Council's objectives of sustainable waste management.

## Notice

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to procure a contractor to collect recyclable materials from the Shrub End Depot in Colchester, to secure markets for the sale or appropriate end uses of all recyclables and to maximise recycling of materials from the collected waste before recovery of resources and energy from any non-recyclable the waste and ensure that the Council has full awareness of the final destinations of all material streams. Full details of the service and the requirements are detailed in the Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf7f5b02-32ff-4441-9d11-1d2f8557fe97 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2023 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf7f5b02-32ff-4441-9d11-1d2f8557fe97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf7f5b02-32ff-4441-9d11-1d2f8557fe97
  31st March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Colchester:-Refuse-recycling-services./P25X23SK6W
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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