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title: "Kerbside Recycling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0504ab"
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# Kerbside Recycling

Buyer: ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0504ab

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Kerbside Recycling" contract is facilitated by Rotherham Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority in the UK. The procurement is in the Award stage with a finalized contract, having commenced on 7 April 2026, and intended to run until 28 February 2031, with a possible extension up to 28 February 2034, at the Council's discretion. This open procedure tender covers refuse and waste-related services, focusing on kerbside recycling and commercial waste management in Rotherham, UK (UKE31 region). Award notices were issued, confirming contracts with suppliers H W Martin Waste Limited and Veolia ES (UK) Limited for the comprehensive treatment, recycling, and disposal of recyclable materials, totalling a value of £15,705,139 for the first lot and £5,376,000 for the second lot.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for large companies and SMEs capable of providing integrated waste management services. The contract requires a robust supply chain capable of handling, processing, and recycling commercial waste to maximise material sales. Businesses specialising in non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment services will find opportunities to demonstrate expertise in sustainable waste processing, contributing to environmental goals. Moreover, the contract’s emphasis on recycling efficiency and adherence to waste hierarchy principles makes it ideal for innovative businesses focused on environmental sustainability and resource recovery, allowing them to strengthen their portfolio by partnering with a key public sector entity.

## Notice

The service will require the treatment and disposal of dry mixed recycling and fibres that are collected at kerbside and commercial waste customers in Rotherham. This will include: Receiving, handling, treatment and disposal of Contract Waste from Authorised Vehicles by the Contractor or any agents or Sub-Contractors acting on their behalf Maximise material sales to generate an income to the Council Handling, treatment and disposal of Non-Compliant Material and Residues; and The treatment and processing of Contract Waste to maximise the generation of Products and thereby minimise waste disposal adhering to the principles of the Waste Hierarchy. Based on the current annual tonnage data, it is estimated that around 14,000 kerbside tonnes per annum of dry mixed recycling will require treatment and disposal, and 8,000 kerbside tonnes per annum of paper & card. Commercial Waste tonnage potential is not yet fully understood as the service has only recently been introduced.

### Lot Information

Glass, Metal, Textiles and Plastics

Renewal: The contract can be extended at the sole discretion of the Council and can be taken in any combination.

Cardboard and Paper

The Service shall be for the receipt, recording, segregation, handling (including bulking and haulage where applicable), treatment, processing and disposal of Contract Waste (being Waste less Rejects delivered from Authorised Vehicles of the Council or any agents acting on their behalf) by the Contractor in accordance with the Waste Hierarchy to maximise Recycling for the generation of Products, minimise the Residues and thereby minimise Contract Waste disposal via landfill. Lot 2 shall include paper (e.g. newspapers, envelopes and books) and cardboard (e.g. domestic cardboard, egg boxes, toilet roll tubes). Full details can be found within the tender documentation available at https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER The lot value described below has been calculated based on the average value of each material in the market for the last 12 months and the tonnage collected of each material. The Council does not expect to pay these costs, but rather receive an income based on a share of these costs.

Renewal: The contract can be extended at the sole discretion of the Council and can be taken in any combination.

### Planning Information

Engagement in this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is via a questionnaire published on YORtender:
Please follow https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=YORTENDER and search for project ID 98676
All correspondence in relation to this PME will be carried out via the YORtender portal.
Submissions to be returned via the YORtender portal by 16:00 on 09/05/2025
This process is not part of the formal tender procedure, so taking part or not participating won't disadvantage any supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050683-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2033-04-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,081,139 |
| Lots value | £21,081,139 |
| Awards value | £21,081,139 |
| Contracts value | £15,705,139 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | H W MARTIN WASTE; VEOLIA ES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90511000 - Refuse collection services
- 90512000 - Refuse transport services
- 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 09:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050683-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 16:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007298-2026
- 10 Oct 2025 at 13:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064231-2025
- 28 Apr 2025 at 12:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017302-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 10:28 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015836-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050683-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007298-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064231-2025
  10th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017302-2025
  28th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015836-2025
  17th April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16941
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16942
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16943
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16944
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16945

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kcmwaste.com/
- http://www.veolia.co.uk
- https://www.hwmartin.com/waste-recycling/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=YORTENDER
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER

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