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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-c5d55952-be3c-4e7d-b495-1ecd2d4abdb7

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## Summary

Colchester City Council is seeking to commission a contractor for a mixed glass recycling collection service in Colchester, Essex. The procurement is under the industry category "Refuse recycling services," with a tender period ending on 11th October 2024. The contract will start on 2nd December 2024 and run until 30th November 2026, with the option for a further two-year extension. The procurement process is at the tender stage, utilising an open procedure. The contract value ranges between GBP 100,000 and GBP 500,000, focusing on services within the East of England region. This opportunity seeks economic operators, particularly SMEs, to collect, handle, and process mixed glass and jars from Shrub End Depot, Colchester.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and recycling services to expand their operations. Given the contract’s requirements and structure, it is ideally suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in refuse recycling. The stipulation that the contractor pays the council a fixed price per tonne and receives a percentage of income from Packaging Recovery Notes (PRNs) can create profit-sharing opportunities, further incentivising efficient and effective service delivery. Businesses engaged in recycling and sustainability are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for substantial growth over the initial two-year contract period, with potential for a two-year extension.

## 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. 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.The initial contract term will be two years, commencing Monday 2nd December 2024 for two years until 30th November 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/de82702c-484c-4c0b-b7f0-10bc66e126b9 |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 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

- 13 Sep 2024 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de82702c-484c-4c0b-b7f0-10bc66e126b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de82702c-484c-4c0b-b7f0-10bc66e126b9
  13th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-Mixed-Glass-Recycling-Collection-Service/P4R6B5G8Y8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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