--- title: "ME4 - Waste Procurement Soft Market Testing survey" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fb508174-bdf2-41ce-952e-e4434f5ee0fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb508174-bdf2-41ce-952e-e4434f5ee0fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb508174-bdf2-41ce-952e-e4434f5ee0fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb508174-bdf2-41ce-952e-e4434f5ee0fc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-09" --- # ME4 - Waste Procurement Soft Market Testing survey Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb508174-bdf2-41ce-952e-e4434f5ee0fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb508174-bdf2-41ce-952e-e4434f5ee0fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb508174-bdf2-41ce-952e-e4434f5ee0fc.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is initiating a tender for the "ME4 - Waste Procurement Soft Market Testing survey," focusing on refuse and waste-related services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement deadline set for 6th April 2022. This tender aims to develop a procurement strategy for processing Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) over a period of three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. Notable dates include the publication of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) on 8th February 2023, a submission deadline on 27th March 2023, and the contract start date expected on 17th January 2024. The contract will be signed directly with the successful bidder, and services will be delivered within the West Midlands region. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in waste management, recycling, and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of processing recyclable materials and managing waste disposal sustainably will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially those with a focus on environmentally responsible practices. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to align with Birmingham City Council's objectives and support its aim to advance waste solutions while potentially securing a stable contract for several years. ## Notice A report regarding Birmingham City Council's (the Authority) future waste strategy was discussed with the the Authority's cabinet committee on 3 October 2017. This report entitled "Waste Strategy 2017 - 2040" is publicly available and can be found in the attached PDF. Following the soft market testing exercise with the waste market in October 2017 and January 2019, the Authority developed its future procurement strategy in support of the report agreed by the Authority's Cabinet Committee on 13th February 2018. This report entitled "Procurement Strategy for Waste Management Services in support of the Waste Strategy Framework 2017 -2040" is publicly available and can be found in the attached PDF. This proposed procurement covers Package 4 (Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR)) contained in this report as set out below: Package 4 - Dry Mixed Recycling Procurement of the processing of Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) for a term of three years, with an option for the Authority to extend up to a further two years. Total contract term five years. The DMR material is collected by the Authority then transferred from collection vehicles to three waste transfer stations (WTS) situated at; * Tyseley WTS, James Road, Tyseley, Birmingham. B11 2AB; * Kings Norton WTS, Ebury Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham. B30 3JH; and * Perry Barr WTS, Holford Drive, Perry Barr, Birmingham. B42 2TU. Once at the waste transfer stations, recyclates will be 'bulked' and transported from the transfer stations by the Package 1 (Tyseley Energy Recovery Facility, Waste Transfer Stations & Household Waste Recycling Centers - Operate, Maintain & Renewal) provider to the Package 4 provider. Following the receipt of all transported recyclates the Package 4 provider will be responsible for; * Sorting and processing of material to support the Authorities aim of moving material as far up the waste hierarchy as possible; * Securing and management of offtake contracts; * Disposal of any rejected materials, demonstrating that this is carried out in an environmentally safe manner with a minimum carbon footprint. This contract will be signed directly between the Authority and the successful Package 4 Bidder. Indicative Procurement Timetable: * Publish ITT 08/02/2023 * Submission Deadline 27/03/2023 * Notification of Award 03/07/2023 * Start of Contract 17/01/2024 This timetable is subject to confirmation and the Authority reserves the right to amend this indicative timeframe as the project progresses. Please see FIIB Advert PDF for links to surveys and detailed information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d241d6-51cd-41b0-8cf4-0908270f37c8 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Apr 2022 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2022 at 10:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d241d6-51cd-41b0-8cf4-0908270f37c8 - 9 Mar 2022 at 09:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d241d6-51cd-41b0-8cf4-0908270f37c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d241d6-51cd-41b0-8cf4-0908270f37c8 9th March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd321026-be92-4fc4-9562-4afc42046f83 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e82b072d-34a2-4993-bc27-a0b20318c33a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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