---
title: "Purchase of Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCV) to facilitate weekly food waste collections"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05201c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05201c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Purchase of Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCV) to facilitate weekly food waste collections

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05201c

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the acquisition of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) aimed at enhancing weekly food waste collections. The procurement, tagged as selective and conducted through an award under a framework, is valued at £3,600,000, with a gross amount of £4,320,000. The procurement notice was published on 23rd May 2025, with the contract period set to start on 1st September 2025 and end on 31st August 2026. The Council is considering both electric and diesel-electric options for approximately 12 RCVs, with a mix of 7.5T and 12T vehicles, to be delivered throughout the UKD62 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in refuse collection vehicles, particularly those capable of providing electric or hybrid options that align with sustainability goals. SMEs are encouraged to compete, suggesting a preference for businesses that can offer competitive pricing alongside high-performance vehicle models. Companies focusing on innovation in waste management and sustainable vehicle manufacturing will find this an attractive prospect for growth, fostering partnerships within the Council and potentially opening avenues for similar future projects.

## Notice

The Council anticipates purchasing approximately 12 Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) to facilitate weekly food waste collections. It is the Council's preference for the RCVs to be electric. The option of diesel and electric powered RCVs will be determined in view of performance, cost and overall value for money. It is expected that the Council will require a mixture of 7.5T and 12T RCVs. The exact number, size, specification and the required delivery date of the vehicles is currently unknown. The requirement is for the out-right purchase of the vehicles. There is no requirement for hire or contract hire vehicles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025587-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Crewe Central |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | TLD62 Cheshire East |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 08:41 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025587-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025587-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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