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title: "Haulage and Treatment of Paper and Card Waste"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c178"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-25"
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# Haulage and Treatment of Paper and Card Waste

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c178

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## Summary

Wigan Council is overseeing the procurement process for the "Haulage and Treatment of Paper and Card Waste" within the refuse and waste related services category. The chosen supplier will be responsible for managing the collection and treatment of approximately 11,000 tonnes of kerbside collected paper and card waste per annum from Wigan's Waste Transfer Station. The procurement follows an open procedure with an anticipated contract duration of three years, including options for extensions. The award stage has been completed with Saica Paper UK Ltd being the appointed supplier and the contract signed on 25th March 2025, valued at £850,000. The tender stage was active until 16th January 2025, with contract activities expected to commence shortly thereafter.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for providers experienced in waste management, particularly those with the capability to handle large-scale waste collection, haulage, and treatment operations. Businesses with a focus on sustainability and innovative recycling processes will be well-suited, given the requirement to achieve high standards of recycling and manage contamination levels. The contract also encourages considerations of social value, business continuity, and quality assurance, making it an advantageous prospect for companies seeking to establish or expand their service offerings within the regional waste management sector.

## Notice

The Contract requires a suitably qualified and experienced provider to manage the Haulage and Treatment of the Kerbside Collected Paper and Card Waste. The contract will involve the collection and treatment of approximately 11,000 tonnes of waste paper per annum from Wigan's Waste Transfer Station. This equates to around 50 tonnes per day (or 2 to 3 articulated vehicles per day). The Paper and Card shall be accepted into a legally permitted facility controlled by the Provider which the capacity to accept all of Wigan's paper/card waste daily. The facility should ensure the highest level of paper/card waste recycling is achieved, and to that end it should be sorted into marketable products that meet the necessary standards of the paper and card recycling industry. The Provider should expect the level of contamination to be approximately 9%. The Provider will need to demonstrate how they will deliver all key aspects of the service which includes: collection and haulage, waste treatment; waste acceptance criteria; recycling and end markets; contract management and quality assurance; business continuity; transitional arrangements; and, social value.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract requires a suitably qualified and experienced provider to manage the Haulage and Treatment of the Kerbside Collected Paper and Card Waste. The contract will involve the collection and treatment of approximately 11,000 tonnes of waste paper per annum from Wigan's Waste Transfer Station. This equates to around 50 tonnes per day (or 2 to 3 articulated vehicles per day). The Paper and Card shall be accepted into a legally permitted facility controlled by the Provider which the capacity to accept all of Wigan's paper/card waste daily. The facility should ensure the highest level of paper/card waste recycling is achieved, and to that end it should be sorted into marketable products that meet the necessary standards of the paper and card recycling industry. The Provider should expect the level of contamination to be approximately 9%. The Provider will need to demonstrate how they will deliver all key aspects of the service which includes: collection and haulage, waste treatment; waste acceptance criteria; recycling and end markets; contract management and quality assurance; business continuity; transitional arrangements; and, social value.

Renewal: The initial term is 36 months, with two possible extensions of 24 month and 12 months respectively.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011070-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £850,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAICA PAPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011070-2025
- 2 Dec 2024 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038751-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wigan.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=1b49ba03-7ea6-ef11-8132-005056b64545

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