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title: "Collection, Processing, Recycling and Recovery of Paints and Varnishes contained in Tins and Buckets from Newry, Mourne and Down District Councils Household Recycling Sites"
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# Collection, Processing, Recycling and Recovery of Paints and Varnishes contained in Tins and Buckets from Newry, Mourne and Down District Councils Household Recycling Sites

Buyer: NEWRY MOURNE & DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b4c0

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## Summary

The Newry Mourne & Down District Council is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "Collection, Processing, Recycling and Recovery of Paints and Varnishes contained in Tins and Buckets from Household Recycling Sites." This procurement falls under the services category involving refuse site operations and has a value of £800,000. The tender process is open, set to conclude on 29 June 2021, with the contract potentially lasting up to four years. Bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically through the council’s procurement portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management, recycling, or environmental services. Companies equipped with the requisite capabilities and licenses to manage the collection and processing of hazardous materials, such as paint and varnish, will be well-suited to compete. Bidders that can demonstrate expertise in maximising recycling rates and waste diversion could find themselves well-positioned to secure this contract and expand their operations within the region.

## Notice

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (The Council) invites tenders from suitably capable and licensed Contractors to undertake the collection and processing of paints and varnishes contained in tins and buckets from its Household Recycling (HRC) sites and their subsequent recycling and recovery for a period which may be up to four years. The Council will work with the appointed Contractor to maximise recycling and landfill diversion rates.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council operates a Network of Household Recycling Centres to which householders may bring domestic paint and varnish to stored prior to being. collected for reprocessing and recycling. The Council has located Service Points, at its network of Household Recycling Centres, into which the paint and varnish may be set down into receptacles to be provided by the Contractor. The Council now seeks tenders from competent Contractors for the provision of a collection service from the sites, for paint and varnish to be collected from the Service Points and onwards distribution to end-markets which the Contractor has previously identified and agreed with the Council. The Contractor will also arrange for the disposal and treatment of any waste containers received as part of this Tender. These containers are expected to be in the form of tins, buckets, plastic pots, etc. The Council currently operates 10 no. HRC sites which are located throughout the District. However, only 7 of the sites accept Paint and Varnish waste, namely: Ballynahinch, Camlough, Castlewellan, Downpatrick, Kilkeel, Newry and Warrenpoint HRC sites.

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011598-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWRY MOURNE & DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT35 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Electoral ward | Ballybot |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90530000 - Operation of a refuse site

## Release History

- 25 May 2021 at 12:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011598-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.newrymournedown.org/procurement-and-tenders

## Provenance

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