--- title: "LCC - Provision of Mixed Dry Recycling Services (MDR)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-30201ae8-9a97-485d-8e07-069c1a360409" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30201ae8-9a97-485d-8e07-069c1a360409" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30201ae8-9a97-485d-8e07-069c1a360409.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30201ae8-9a97-485d-8e07-069c1a360409.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-12-01" --- # LCC - Provision of Mixed Dry Recycling Services (MDR) Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30201ae8-9a97-485d-8e07-069c1a360409 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30201ae8-9a97-485d-8e07-069c1a360409) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30201ae8-9a97-485d-8e07-069c1a360409.json) ## Summary Lincolnshire County Council is initiating a procurement process titled "LCC - Provision of Mixed Dry Recycling Services (MDR)" within the waste management industry category. This tender is in the planning stage and involves the provision of services related to the collection and management of recyclable materials across the East Midlands, UK. The key aim is to enhance recycling efficiency and minimise environmental impact. A market engagement notice was published on 1st December 2025, with an engagement period ending on 19th December 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the Panacea e-tendering portal to access the opportunity. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in refuse disposal, recycling, and related services to secure a long-term partnership with a government entity. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions in waste management, particularly those with experience in processing and handling recyclable materials, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process highlights a preference for suppliers who can enhance operational efficiency, minimise contamination, and utilise advanced technologies, thereby offering ample potential for business growth. The opportunity is particularly advantageous for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), aiming to increase their market presence within the public sector. ## Notice Lincolnshire County Council are seeking to procure services for the collection, haulage, processing, handling and sale of DRM from July 2027. Currently DRM is delivered by WCA's to collection points across the county. The Supplier shall Collect DRM from the Collection Points. The Supplier shall only Collect DRM from the Collection Points using Service Vehicles. The overall aims of the project are: (a) to minimise the quantity of DRM stored at Collection Points to reduce the risk of fire and prevent delays to WCA deliveries of DRM; and (b) to reduce Contamination within DRM; and (c) to maximise the quantity of DRM hauled per Load from the Collection Points to reduce the frequency of journeys and the consequential impact on traffic networks and the environment; and (d) to minimise the environmental impact of its obligations to dispose of DRM, both in its handling and in maximising application of the waste hierarchy to its treatment; and (e) to minimise the health and safety risks involved in its obligations to handle and dispose of DRM; and (f) to maximise the value of the DRM; and (g) to increase the social value of its obligations to handle and dispose of DRM; and (h) to take advantage of any new or improved technologies, processes or practises; and (i) to promote effective household practises to maximise the Clients' recycling rates; and (j) to achieve a resilient and robust Service for the Client for the meeting of its obligations to dispose of DRM; and (k) to achieve a flexible service for the Client in the event that household collection methods change in the Contract Period, for whatever reason. Suppliers should register with the Panacea e-tendering portal to access this opportunity at https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/Login.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ce53e4-0955-41d7-bb7b-9277e1eef391 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN1 1YL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | Lincoln | | Electoral ward | Carholme | | Westminster constituency | Lincoln | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment - 90511000 - Refuse collection services - 90511100 - Urban solid-refuse collection services - 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services - 90511300 - Litter collection services - 90511400 - Paper collecting services - 90512000 - Refuse transport services - 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services - 90513100 - Household-refuse disposal services - 90513200 - Urban solid-refuse disposal services - 90513300 - Refuse incineration services - 90513400 - Ash disposal services - 90513500 - Treatment and disposal of foul liquids - 90513600 - Sludge removal services - 90513700 - Sludge transport services - 90513800 - Sludge treatment services - 90513900 - Sludge disposal services - 90514000 - Refuse recycling services - 90530000 - Operation of a refuse site - 90531000 - Landfill management services - 90532000 - Coal-tip management services - 90533000 - Waste-tip management services ## Release History - 1 Dec 2025 at 10:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ce53e4-0955-41d7-bb7b-9277e1eef391 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ce53e4-0955-41d7-bb7b-9277e1eef391 1st December 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/ Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal) ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/Login.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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