--- title: "Domestic Mixed Recyclables Haulage and Treatment - Preliminary Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fc2a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fc2a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fc2a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fc2a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-02" --- # Domestic Mixed Recyclables Haulage and Treatment - Preliminary Market Engagement Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fc2a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fc2a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fc2a.json) ## Summary Wigan Council, a public authority within sub-central government, is initiating a procurement process for the haulage and treatment of domestic mixed recyclables. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement scheduled from 7th April 2025 to 5th July 2025. The council aims to commence the contract in early 2026 and is considering a medium-term arrangement of six years. Key considerations include developing specifications, pricing structure, flexible terms, performance indicators, and social value. This procurement process will help Wigan Council comply with forthcoming legislation requiring local authorities to collect specific items. The services will be delivered across the United Kingdom, focusing on refuse recycling services. This tender presents significant business opportunities for service providers capable of handling mixed recyclables. Businesses with experience in operating material recovery facilities are especially well-suited to this contract, as Wigan Council seeks industry insights on operational requirements and compliance with new legislative standards. Engaging in this tender process could provide substantial growth potential for companies by securing a long-term contract with a local government authority, enhancing their market presence, and contributing to social and environmental objectives. Companies demonstrating robust knowledge and capacity in refuse recycling services are encouraged to participate in the preliminary market engagement to influence the final tender specifications. ## Notice Wigan Council will be seeking a service provider to haul and treat it's mixed recycling collected from domestic properties. The contract is expected to start in 2026 and we propose medium term contract of six year. We would like to seek the views of service providers. During the contract term, legislation will come into force requiring the local authority to collect specific items. We would like to gather industry view on: A) Developing our specification/requirements B) Pricing Structure C) Flexible Terms. D) Performance Indicators (KPIs) E) Social value As part of the evidence gathering, we would like to visit material recovery facilities to gather evidence on progress towards meeting these requirements. The consultation is primarily aimed at operators of material recovery facilities, so we may limit the number of consultees based upon whether the service provider demonstrates the evidence of knowledge and experience to be able to deliver the capacity to process our material. ### Planning Information Wigan Council are seeking views on procuring the haulage and treatment of its mixed recyclables, with the intention of commencing a new contract in early 2026. The council are considering a medium arrangement 6 years in length, and is interested in seeking views on A) Developing our specification/requirements B) Pricing Structure C) Flexible Terms. D) Performance Indicators (KPIs) E) Social value During the contract period, legislation will come into force requiring local authorities to collect specific items. As part of the evidence gathering we would like to visit material recovery facilities to discuss progress towards meeting these requirement. The engagement will run from 07/04/2025 to 05/07/2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012589-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 30 Dec 2028 | | 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 | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90514000 - Refuse recycling services ## Release History - 2 Apr 2025 at 14:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012589-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012589-2025 2nd April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.wigan.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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