--- title: "TRANSPORTATION AND REPROCESSING OF A RANGE OF RECYCLABLES FROM HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING CENTRES" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05570e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05570e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05570e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05570e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-08" --- # TRANSPORTATION AND REPROCESSING OF A RANGE OF RECYCLABLES FROM HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING CENTRES Buyer: ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05570e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05570e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05570e.json) ## Summary Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has concluded an array of tender processes for the transportation and reprocessing of recyclables from its Household Recycling Centres, with contracts awarded for various waste categories. This procurement process embraces multiple lots covering items like cardboard, timber, and plastics, to name a few, within the industry category of refuse recycling services. The contracts span from 8 January 2026 to 30 November 2027, with the potential for an extension of up to 24 months, depending on performance. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, adhering to Northern Irish devolved regulations, and is now in the award stage, with awarded contracts set at a total approximate value of £12.12 million. Interested parties partook through the eSourcingNI procurement portal, ensuring a competitive landscape and adherence to procurement standards under the open procedure framework. Participation in this tendering process was facilitated electronically, ensuring accessibility and compliance with electronic submission policies. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in recycling and waste management, to expand their market footprint in Northern Ireland. Businesses with expertise in refuse recycling services, including the transportation and processing of diverse recyclables, stand to benefit from the demand driven by this contract, given its extensive scope across multiple recyclable categories. By securing these contracts, enterprises can significantly boost revenues, enhance regional presence, and potentially enter new markets through the options for contract extension. The tender process also prioritises cost-effectiveness and quality service delivery, allowing companies offering innovative recycling technologies and solutions an edge in the competitive bidding environment. This aligns well with SMEs aiming for sustainable growth in the public sector procurement landscape. ## Notice Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council would like to invite tenders for the safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of a range of recyclables from the Council's Household Recycling Centres for the period of 8 January 2026 - 30 November 2027 with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. The waste streams included in this contract are as follows: * LOT 1 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE * LOT 2 TIMBER * LOT 3 SOIL * LOT 4 PAINT * LOT 5 PLASTERBOARD * LOT 6 CARPETS * LOT 7 MATTRESSES * LOT 8 GAS CYLINDERS * LOT 9 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS * LOT 10 HARD PLASTICS INCLUDING PLASTIC BOTTLES * LOT 11 GENERAL WASTE TRANSPORTATION * LOT 12 LOADING AND TRANSPORTATION OF GREEN WASTE * LOT 13 BICYCLES * LOT 14 FURNITURE (wardrobes, tables, chairs) * LOT 15 DIY (building materials, paint) * LOT 16 METALS * LOT 17 CARDBOARD * LOT 18 WASTE ENGINE OIL * LOT 19 WASTE VEGETABLE OIL * LOT 20 VEHICLE BATTERIES ### Lot Information CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE Safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of construction and demolition waste Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. TIMBER Safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of timber Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. SOIL Safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of soil Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. PAINT Safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of paint Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. PLASTERBOARD Safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of plasterboard Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. CARPETS Safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of carpets Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. MATTRESSES Safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of mattresses Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. GAS CYLINDERS Safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of gas cylinders Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of fire extinguishers Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. HARD PLASTICS INCLUDING PLASTIC BOTTLES Safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of hard plastics including plastic bottles Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. GENERAL WASTE TRANSPORTATION Safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of general waste Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. LOADING AND TRANSPORTATION OF GREEN WASTE Loading and transportation of green waste from Council HRCs Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. BICYCLES Safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of bicycles Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. FURNITURE Safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of furniture (wardrobes, tables, chairs) Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. DIY Safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of DIY (building materials, paint) Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. METALS Safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of metals Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. CARDBOARD Safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of cardboard Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. WASTE ENGINE OIL Safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of wate engine oil Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. WASTE VEGETABLE OIL Safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of waste vegetable oil Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. VEHICLE BATTERIES Safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of vehicle batteries Renewal: Following the completion of the initial contract period (2 years), there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. ### Planning Information Through this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise (PME), the Council is seeking to improve their understanding of the latest developments in recycling, reprocessing, and recovery of recyclables and how they might incorporate any developments they deem relevant in their tender documentation. This PME will consist of a questionnaire which aims to gather information on solutions that prioritise waste management options within the waste hierarchy and address the following requirements (but are not limited to): • Capacity and Capability of the Providers in the Market The Council would like a better understanding of the current marketplace and whether it is capable of providing the safe removal and recycling, reprocessing and recovery of a range of recyclables. • Transportation Costs The Council would like a better understanding of pricing variances if transportation is included in the recycling, reprocessing and recovery costs. • Upcoming Legislation The Council would like a better understanding of methodologies that are available to remain compliant with persistent organic pollutants (POPs) guidance. • Market Changes The Council would like a better understanding of any anticipated market changes that would affect the pricing for recycling, reprocessing and recovery of materials. In addition, depending on the volume of responses, the Council may wish to follow up the questionnaire with face to face or virtual meetings with respondents. Each meeting will provide an opportunity for further mutual understanding of the individual response and any potential issues around this procurement including, but not limited to any risks or issues that may not have previously been considered. Further details of the follow up communications can be found within the PME documentation. No supplier engagement has taken place prior to this notice. Interested suppliers can find further information, all the relevant documentation, and respond to the questionnaire on eSourcingNI (https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/). Clarifications must be submitted via the secure messaging function on eSourcingNI.The submission deadline is 12:00noon on Friday, 25 July 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001484-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 8 Aug 2025 | | Award date | 5 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,120,000 | | Lots value | £12,120,000 | | Awards value | £10,320,000 | | Contracts value | £10,320,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ANTRIM | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT41 2UB | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey | | Local authority | Antrim and Newtownabbey | | Electoral ward | Springfarm | | Westminster constituency | South Antrim | | Delivery location | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | MCKENZIES (NI; MCKINSTRY SKIP HIRE; METCOLLECT; R HEATRICK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90514000 - Refuse recycling services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2026 at 14:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001484-2026 - 23 Dec 2025 at 10:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085675-2025 - 17 Dec 2025 at 09:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083632-2025 - 5 Dec 2025 at 12:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080111-2025 - 1 Oct 2025 at 16:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061500-2025 - 1 Jul 2025 at 15:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036547-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001484-2026 8th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085675-2025 23rd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083632-2025 17th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080111-2025 5th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061500-2025 1st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036547-2025 1st July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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