--- title: "Request for Information - Recyclables Collected in Aylesbury" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e03156a8-a153-4e62-9d16-914188a156b7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e03156a8-a153-4e62-9d16-914188a156b7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e03156a8-a153-4e62-9d16-914188a156b7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e03156a8-a153-4e62-9d16-914188a156b7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2020-07-28" --- # Request for Information - Recyclables Collected in Aylesbury Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e03156a8-a153-4e62-9d16-914188a156b7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e03156a8-a153-4e62-9d16-914188a156b7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e03156a8-a153-4e62-9d16-914188a156b7.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council is seeking information for its upcoming procurement regarding the hauling, sorting, and reprocessing of recyclables collected from domestic and commercial properties in the Aylesbury Vale area. This tender is classified under environmental services and is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties are invited to respond to the Request for Information (RFI), with the deadline for submissions set for midday on 14 August 2020. Approximately 21,972 tonnes of recyclables are managed at the Council's Waste Transfer Station, encompassing a range of materials such as cardboard, plastics, metals, and glass. This engagement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the waste management and recycling sectors to contribute to the Council's efforts in enhancing its recyclables processing. Companies that specialise in hauling, sorting, and selling segregated recyclables would be well-positioned to compete. Given the focus on market conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic, innovative and adaptable organisations with a commitment to social and environmental benefits will be particularly favoured as the Council aims to integrate best practices into its procurement process. ## Notice PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. IT IS NOT A TENDER PROCESS. Buckinghamshire Council (the Council) is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise prior to tendering for services for the hauling, sorting and reprocessing of recyclables collected by the Council from domestic and commercial properties in the Aylesbury Vale area. The types of waste to be recycled will include cardboard, mixed papers, plastics, metals and glass. Approximately 21,972 tonnes per annum of recyclables are available at a Waste Transfer Station (WTS) owned and operated by the Council. The service provider is required to arrange haulage of the waste from the WTS to the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) where it will be sorted into marketable products. This early engagement notice is to obtain responses to a Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire. This RFI will inform the Council about the market conditions amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the best industry practices in relation to service provision, innovation, social, economic and environmental benefits to communities, deliverability of our requirements and a suitable procurement timeframe. The Council aims to enhance its understanding of the market for recyclable waste, with a view to consider undertaking procurement of these services following receipt and review of RFI responses. Responses to this RFI will require your understanding of: * Hauling commingled recyclables; * Sorting commingled recyclables; and * End markets for the sale of segregated recyclables. As such, this notice does not formally signify the beginning of a procurement process and does not constitute commitment to undertake a procurement exercise. In the event that the Council decides to commence a formal procurement exercise a separate Contract Notice will be issued. All responses must be submitted via the council's E-Tender Portal: https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk/bucks/portal.nsf/content/DEVA-A4MR89 Please note the deadline for responses to this Request for Information is midday 14 August 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5cd99c1-6bab-48ac-98be-14cf8b163fe9 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Aug 2020 | | 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ## Release History - 28 Jul 2020 at 15:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5cd99c1-6bab-48ac-98be-14cf8b163fe9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5cd99c1-6bab-48ac-98be-14cf8b163fe9 28th July 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cb37baef-e0d0-ea11-8104-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ - https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk/bucks/portal.nsf/content/DEVA-A4MR89 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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