--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement for the Collection and Recycling of Food Waste" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a6ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a6ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a6ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a6ae.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-02" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement for the Collection and Recycling of Food Waste Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a6ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a6ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a6ae.json) ## Summary Swindon Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Collection and Recycling of Food Waste, with a focus on conducting preliminary market engagement. The council is seeking feedback from potential suppliers to shape the final tender specifications and commercial model. This project falls under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services and is located in Swindon, UK (Region UKK14). Interested parties must submit their responses no later than 31 October 2025, 10:00 hrs UK Local time, via the ProContract tender portal. The anticipated contract period is set from February 2026 for an initial term of 36 months, with a potential extension for an additional 24 months, totalling up to 60 months. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in waste management and recycling services. The contract involves the collection of approximately 5,120 tonnes of food waste annually, providing a steady workflow that is ideal for businesses equipped to handle large-scale waste management operations. The estimated contract spend reaches up to £380,000 over five years, potentially yielding a substantial rebate based on the volume of waste processed. Enterprises with expertise in environmental sustainability and efficient waste processing methods will find this procurement particularly well-suited to their capabilities. ## Notice Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to the provision of the Collection and Recycling of Food Waste. 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 Food 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 5,120 tonnes per annum (not guaranteed) and will include any items identified as food waste as per the specification. There will be daily collections, the numbers of which may be variable. 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 PS228,000 and PS380,000 across the potential 60-months contract term. The Council anticipates receiving a significant rebate based on the volume of food waste collected and recycled. 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/ ### Planning Information Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to the provision of the Collection and Recycling of Food Waste. 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 Food 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 5,120 tonnes per annum (not guaranteed) and will include any items identified as food waste as per the specification. There will be daily collections, the numbers of which may be variable. 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 £228,000 and £380,000 across the potential 60-months contract term. The Council anticipates receiving a significant rebate based on the volume of food waste collected and recycled. 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/061671-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £380,000 | | 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 | 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 ## Release History - 2 Oct 2025 at 11:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061671-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061671-2025 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/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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