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title: "GB-Colchester: Mixed Glass Recycling Collection Service"
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# GB-Colchester: Mixed Glass Recycling Collection Service

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-478b54a5-107f-4ab0-a958-4add58a133e8

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## Summary

Colchester City Council is seeking a contractor for the provision of a Mixed Glass Recycling Collection Service. The tender, identified by BIP895614257, focuses on the collection, handling, and processing of mixed glass and jars from Shrub End Depot in Colchester. The service falls under the industry category of refuse recycling services (CPV 90514000) and will cover the East of England region. This opportunity, which follows a previously cancelled tender, is at the tender stage with a submission deadline of 4th November 2024. The initial contract period is from 2nd January 2025 to 31st December 2026, with a possible extension of two additional years. The estimated contract value is between £100,000 and £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The successful contractor will benefit from both a fixed price per tonne of collected material and a percentage of income from Packaging Recovery Notes (PRNs). Businesses involved in waste collection, recycling services, and waste management will find this tender particularly relevant and beneficial for expanding their operations in public sector contracts. With a total collection volume of 4417 tonnes of glass in the 2023/2024 financial year, this contract will offer steady work and substantial potential for recurring revenue.

## Notice

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to provide a collection, handling and processing service in respect of its mixed glass and jars recycling requirements from Shrub End Depot, 221 Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4RN. The tenderer shall pay Colchester City Council a fixed price per tonne for the material along with a percentage of any income gained from Packaging Recovery Notes (PRN's). There is no payment to the successful bidder. The tonnage of glass collected for the 2023/ 2024 financial year was 4417 Tonnes. Full details of the requirements are detailed within the associated documents. Please note that this is a reissued opportunity following the cancellation of 0399 Mixed Glass Recycling Collection Service. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. This opportunity has been reissued following the cancellation of 0399 Mixed Glass Recycling Collection Service. The initial contract term will be two years, commencing 2nd January 2025 for two years until 31st December 2026, with the option of a further 2-year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75f97365-f031-48bc-aca7-25593161cb99 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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

- 14 Oct 2024 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75f97365-f031-48bc-aca7-25593161cb99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75f97365-f031-48bc-aca7-25593161cb99
  14th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-Mixed-Glass-Recycling-Collection-Service/NAN7QVVZ6H
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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