---
title: "Collection, purchase, and onward processing of mixed glass"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058caa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-22"
---

# Collection, purchase, and onward processing of mixed glass

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058caa

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Collection, purchase, and onward processing of mixed glass." This procurement falls under the refuse recycling services industry category, with operations localized in Bedford, UK. The submission deadline is set for 19th September 2025. The procurement process is executed through an open competition method, which is below the threshold for larger procurement activities. Prospective contractors should be ready to commence the contract on 1st December 2025, with a completion expected by 30th November 2028, although there is potential for a one-year renewal.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in recycling or waste management services to expand their operations and solidify partnerships with public authorities like the Bedford Borough Council. Companies with experience in handling large-scale recycling operations and those seeking to establish a foothold in the public sector would find this contract particularly beneficial. Participation in such a public procurement process could enhance a business's reputation and open doors for future contracts with similar public entities.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of the collection, purchase, and onward processing of mixed glass arising from The Council's bring-site recycling schemes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050786-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 09:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050786-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050786-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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