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title: "Collection and Recycling of Grade C Wood Waste"
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# Collection and Recycling of Grade C Wood Waste

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a6ab

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council is presently in the tender stage for the Collection and Recycling of Grade C Wood Waste. This procurement, valued approximately at £1,125,000 over a potential full term of 5 years, seeks a single supplier to handle an anticipated 5,600 tonnes annually, though tonnage is not guaranteed. The contract, initially lasting 3 years starting from 1st July 2026, includes an extension possibility of 1 x 24 months. Business submissions are to be made via the ProContract portal by 30th March 2026 at 15:00 UK time, with enquiries due by 19th March 2026. This initiative falls under the services category and adopts an open procedure method, targeting those involved with refuse and waste-related services.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in refuse and waste management services, particularly those with proficiency in recycling and resource management. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing coupled with high standards of operational excellence, sustainability, and strong contract management practices are positioned well to compete. Given its public authority sub-central government classification, participation could also enhance visibility and credibility within the sector. The opportunity encourages collaboration and innovation from the business community to ensure optimal outcomes for Swindon Borough Council.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) wishes to submit to tender the requirements for a single supplier for the collection and recycling of Grade C wood waste. This will be approximately 5,600 tonnes per annum but this tonnage is not guaranteed. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the ability to extend for a further period of 1 x 24 months. The estimated contract value is indicative only with no guarantee of the amount of Grade C wood to be collected and recycled under this contract. The estimated contract value based upon the approximate tonnage stated is PS675,000 across the initial 3-year term and up to PS1,125,000 across the full 5-year term. Full details relating to the services are provided in the tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 19th March 2026 15:00 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically on the ProContract tender portal. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 30th March 2026, 15:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN807984. No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend contract for 1 x 24 months.

### Planning Information

Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to the provision of the Collection and Recycling ‘Grade C Wood’. The Council would therefore welcome the views of suppliers on the questions set out below. Responses to this questionnaire will be used solely for this pre-tender exercise and any responses will not be referred to during the tender evaluation. To this end, tender-style responses to this questionnaire are not necessary - the intention is to invite supplier feedback on the options, to help shape the final specification and commercial model to ensure the tender delivers the optimum outcomes for the Council.
Swindon Borough Council is seeking to enter into a 3+2 years contract (maximum period of 5 years) with a single contractor for the collection and recycling of ‘Grade C’ wood waste from the Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) which has been disposed of by the public and qualifying authorities including SBC, Parish Councils and other organisations at the Council’s Waterside depot. This will be approximately 5,525 tonnes per annum (not guaranteed) and will include any items identified as wood waste as per the specification. There will be daily collections, the numbers of which are variable based on the seasons.
The proposed initial contract term is 36 months with a proposed contract commencement date of February 2026, with an option to extend for a further 24 months (1 period of 24 months) for a potential total contract term of 60 months.
Estimated contract spend for the initial 36 months is £675,000 and £1,125,000 across the potential 60-months contract term.
The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to gain market insight into the following aspects of the project: -
 Market Interest
 Contract/Project Length.
 Route to Market
 Timescales.
 Specialist knowledge
To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the PME documents.
Responses are required to be submitted no later than 31 October 2025 10:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017375-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,125,000 |
| Lots value | £1,125,000 |
| 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK14 Swindon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 14:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017375-2026
- 2 Oct 2025 at 11:27 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061667-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017375-2026
  26th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061667-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swindon.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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