---
title: "Highways waste and recycling Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051f28"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-22"
---

# Highways waste and recycling Framework

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f28

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## Summary

Dorset Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Highways Waste and Recycling Framework. The tender, titled "Highways waste and recycling Framework," falls within the services industry category, specifically related to refuse and waste services. The procurement is intended for waste generated through highway maintenance activities in the UK, particularly in the region of Dorchester. While the procurement is planned, the council clearly states that the details provided in the pipeline notice, published on 22 May 2025, may evolve over time. The contract is expected to commence on 1 October 2026 and conclude by 30 September 2034, with a future notice anticipated on 1 April 2026. The procurement method involves a framework agreement, and the estimated gross contract value is £2,640,000.

This pending tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in waste management and recycling, particularly those specialising in highway-related refuse services. Firms with expertise in handling various types of waste such as road planings, green waste, and mixed construction and demolition waste without haulage will find this tender suitable. The contract promises a long-term engagement, spanning eight years, which could offer stability and growth for companies capable of delivering the required services to Dorset Council. Businesses that can meet the above-threshold requirements and align their operations with council objectives should consider positioning themselves for the forthcoming competition.

## Notice

Dorset Council is planning to procure a new Framework for the provision of facilities for the disposal and recycling of wastes generated through highway maintenance activities. This includes road planings, green waste and mixed construction and demolition (inert) waste (but excludes haulage) The final scope and structure is yet to be defined. Dorset Council is not bound by the information provided in this pipeline notice, which could change over time as plans for the procurements become clearer. Dorset Council is not under any obligation to proceed with any procurement that has been specified in this pipeline notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025285-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK25 Dorset |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 15:44 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025285-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025285-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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