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title: "Secure Textile Shredding and Recycling Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05269c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UBICO LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-27"
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# Secure Textile Shredding and Recycling Service

Buyer: UBICO LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05269c

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## Summary

UBICO LIMITED, a public undertaking located in Cheltenham, is in the planning stage for an upcoming procurement titled "Secure Textile Shredding and Recycling Service." This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically involving textile fabrics, refuse, waste-related, and environmental services. The procurement process is currently in the planning phase and includes a market engagement exercise intended to inform the development of the tender documentation for textile recycling services that promote sustainability and circular economy principles. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their interest by 10th June 2025. The procurement is expected to require geographic service coverage across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, commencing from 1st October 2025 and potentially extending until 30th September 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs capable of providing innovative textile recycling solutions. Vendors specialising in eco-friendly recycling and repurposing of textiles, with capabilities to handle corporate clothing and PPE, can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence. The focus on sustainability and environmental benefits aligns well with organisations that have developed advanced recycling technologies or have extensive experience in managing waste and textile processes. Given the preliminary market engagement, participating businesses will have the unique advantage of influencing the tender's structure and aligning services with UBICO LIMITED's environmental objectives.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to outline the requirements and expectations for a textile recycling service specifically designed for corporate clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE). The service aims to promote sustainability, reduce waste, and ensure the responsible disposal or re-purposing of textile items. The types of textiles produced by the Company include: * Hi-Vis Garments; * Ballistic Garments; * Branded and unbranded uniform; and * Safety Gloves and Footwear. The textile recycling service should cover the following aspects: * Collection: Provision of a convenient and efficient collection system for corporate clothing and PPE within the Company. * Sorting and Processing: Proper sorting and processing of collected items, ensuring their suitability for recycling or repurposing. * Recycling/Repurposing: Implementation of environmentally friendly techniques to recycle or repurpose the collected textiles (Repurposing not to include selling or distributing of whole garments). * Reporting: Provision of regular reports on the quantity of textiles collected, recycled, and repurposed, along with environmental impact metrics (e.g., carbon emissions saved, water and energy consumption).

### Planning Information

We are reaching out to invite interested suppliers and service providers to participate in a Market Engagement Exercise ahead of a planned procurement process for textile recycling services.
As part of our commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles, we are preparing to tender for a solution that enables the collection, sorting, recycling, and reuse of textiles, with the aim of diverting material from landfill and maximising environmental benefit.
Before finalising the tender documentation, we are seeking to understand the current market landscape, including:
• Available textile recycling technologies and capabilities
• Capacity and geographical coverage
• Innovative practices and value-added services
• Challenges or barriers suppliers face in this area
• Feedback on proposed service models or contract structure
This engagement is not part of a formal procurement process but is intended to inform our approach and ensure the upcoming tender is realistic, effective, and encourages strong market participation.
How to Participate:
We welcome your input through:
• A short survey/questionnaire, which will be shared with you once you confirm your interest in participating. 
• You are also welcome to submit a brief capabilities statement, which would be greatly appreciated.
To express interest or to request further information, please contact Marius Pruteanu - Procurement Specialist at marius.pruteanu@ubico.co.uk by 10th June 2025.
We look forward to working collaboratively with the market to shape a forward-looking and impactful textile recycling service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027591-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 | UBICO LIMITED |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL51 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | Swindon Village |
| Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 09:03 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027591-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027591-2025
  27th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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