---
title: "WHC Pre Market Engagement - Comingled Recyclates"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058e85"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-27"
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# WHC Pre Market Engagement - Comingled Recyclates

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058e85

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## Summary

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement contract titled "WHC Pre Market Engagement - Comingled Recyclates," focusing on refuse recycling services. This project falls under the services category within the public authority - sub-central government industry classification. It is based in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, with a scheduled engagement deadline on 22nd September 2025. The contract's potential execution is set between 1st February 2027 and 31st January 2032, with an option to extend until 2037. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the pre-market engagement and register on Supply Hertfordshire to access related documents.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recycling services, particularly those identifying as small or medium enterprises (SMEs). The contract’s long-term nature offers stability and continuous work over a five-year period, fostering business growth. Companies with expertise in refuse recycling and efficient environmental practices are well-suited to compete, leveraging their services in a developing market. Participation in this procurement process can help businesses expand their client base in the public sector while contributing to sustainable waste management solutions.

## Notice

Pre Market Engagement - Please see attached the pre market engagement document.

### Planning Information

Please see attached the pre market engagement document. Please Register on Supply Hertfordshire to access the document. http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051583-2025 |
| 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 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 12:09 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051583-2025
- 27 Aug 2025 at 11:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051579-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051583-2025
  27th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051579-2025
  27th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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