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title: "Receipt and processing of collected kerbside co-mingled recycling"
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# Receipt and processing of collected kerbside co-mingled recycling

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-916eb32b-df42-463e-989c-2a2e19d5f2f0

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed involves the London Borough of Hillingdon, which seeks services for the receipt and processing of collected co-mingled kerbside recycling. This contract falls under the refuse recycling services category and includes a significant operational requirement to handle approximately 18,000 tonnes of dry recyclables annually, primarily from households in the borough. The open procurement method was employed, with the tender period ending on 7 April 2017, and the contract commenced on 11 June 2017, lasting two years with an option to extend for one additional year.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and recycling services, particularly those that can demonstrate sustainable practices. Companies equipped with the necessary logistics and processing capabilities will be well-positioned to capitalise on this contract. With the Council's commitment to maximise recovery rates for dry recyclables, firms that prioritise environmental compliance and innovation in recycling solutions will likely find competitive advantages in this process.

## Notice

CONTRACT FINDER- AWARDED CONTRACT NOTICE The London Borough of Hillingdon (the Council) requires the provision of service to receive and sort co-mingled dry recycling collected by the Council. The service shall include provision for the transportation and delivery of the sorted material from its Household Refuse & Recycling Centre, facility located in the borough.The intention of the Council is to maximise the recovery of dry recycled materials to ensure the most financially advantageous position for the Council. The Supplier will need to handle the material in a sustainable manner and in accordance with the law for the provision of service to the Council. The Council collects co-mingled dry recyclables from the 88,000 street level properties each week using specially marked clear plastic sacks. This is the large majority of recycling collected. In addition to the street level service the Council collects co-mingled dry recycling from multiple occupancy developments, some larger commercial waste produces and schools using a bulk bin system. The recycling bins are clearly marked as being for co-mingled dry recycling. Based on current volumes, an indicative figure of 18,000 tonnes per annum of co-mingled kerbside dry recycling will require sorting at the MRF. The vast majority of this will be from the clear plastic sacks. A very small proportion, circa 50 tonnes each week will come from the 1,100 litre eurobins in' loose' form. Contract Start Date: 11 June 2017 The Contract will be for an initial term of 2 (two) years extendable at Hillingdon's sole option for a period of 1 (one), giving a total of 3 (three) years (the Term). Additional information: The London Borough of Hillingdon (the Council) requires the provision of service to receive and sort co-mingled dry recycling collected by the Council. The service shall include provision for the transportation and delivery of the sorted material from its Household Refuse & Recycling Centre, facility located in the borough.The intention of the Council is to maximise the recovery of dry recycled materials to ensure the most financially advantageous position for the Council. The Supplier will need to handle the material in a sustainable manner and in accordance with the law for the provision of service to the Council. The Council collects co-mingled dry recyclables from the 88,000 street level properties each week using specially marked clear plastic sacks. This is the large majority of recycling collected. In addition to the street level service the Council collects co-mingled dry recycling from multiple occupancy developments, some larger commercial waste produces and schools using a bulk bin system. The recycling bins are clearly marked as being for co-mingled dry recycling. Based on current volumes, an indicative figure of 18,000 tonnes per annum of co-mingled kerbside dry recycling will require sorting at the MRF. The vast majority of this will be from the clear plastic sacks. A very small proportion, circa 50 tonnes each week will come from the 1,100 litre eurobins in' loose' form. Contract Start Date: 11 June 2017 The Contract will be for an initial term of 2 (two) years extendable at Hillingdon's sole option for a period of 1 (one), giving a total of 3 (three) years (the Term).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4abe2f3b-bb67-42a3-a1a1-d3559f2da77e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2017 - 10 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,450,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON |
| Locality | UXBRIDGE |
| Post town | Southall |
| Postcode | UB8 1UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Hillingdon |
| Electoral ward | Uxbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIFFA WASTE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2019 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4abe2f3b-bb67-42a3-a1a1-d3559f2da77e
- 8 Mar 2017 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e6ec718-7f46-46af-a4e2-9e95e06a36af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4abe2f3b-bb67-42a3-a1a1-d3559f2da77e
  8th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e6ec718-7f46-46af-a4e2-9e95e06a36af
  8th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.capitalesourcing.com
  www.capitalesourcing.com

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hiilingdon.gov.uk

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