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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58f78ae3-271b-437a-ade1-b8cff8715b52

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## Summary

Colchester City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a mixed glass recycling collection service, which falls under the refuse recycling services industry category (CPV: 90514000). The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Maltha UK. The contract covers the collection, handling, and processing of mixed glass and jars from Shrub End Depot in Colchester, Essex. The initial term of the contract will run from 2nd January 2025 to 31st December 2026, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The council requires the successful tenderer to pay a fixed price per tonne of material collected, along with a percentage of any income from Packaging Recovery Notes (PRNs). The anticipated tonnage for the 2023/2024 financial year is 4417 tonnes. The opportunity was considered suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Businesses specialising in refuse recycling services, particularly those capable of handling large volumes of mixed glass, will find this contract to be a significant opportunity for growth. This tender is particularly suited for enterprises that can meet the requirements of handling and processing substantial quantities of recyclable glass, as evidenced by the tonnage figures provided. SMEs and other businesses that can offer competitive pricing and innovative recycling solutions will be well-placed to benefit from this contract, providing an opportunity to establish or enhance their market presence in the East of England. The transparent procurement process and clear contract terms support a fair and competitive bidding environment.

## 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/87737799-3dfb-4043-9a6e-159f21a17963 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MALTHA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87737799-3dfb-4043-9a6e-159f21a17963

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87737799-3dfb-4043-9a6e-159f21a17963
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=906306985
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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