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title: "Contract for the Collection and Reprocessing of Bagged & Unbagged Paper and card"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce5d"
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buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# Contract for the Collection and Reprocessing of Bagged & Unbagged Paper and card

Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce5d

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## Summary

The City & County of Swansea has awarded contracts for the collection and reprocessing of bagged and unbagged paper and card. This procurement, encompassed under the open procedure method, falls under the "Refuse and waste related services" category. Located in Swansea, UK, the procurement process has now progressed to the award stage, with key dates including the signing of contracts, starting from 5 March 2026 and lasting until 1 March 2028, with possible extensions up to 2033. The contracts cover two lots - one for bagged paper and card and another for unbagged paper and card, with Print Waste - PW Commercial Co. Ltd. as the supplier. The tender was initially announced on 16 October 2025, and it involved three lots in total, indicating the transition to unbagged paper collection starting Spring 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the waste management industry, especially those specialising in recycling and reprocessing. With a substantial contract value and an extensive contract duration, it presents a stable growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses experienced in logistics and waste reprocessing can effectively leverage this contract. The open procedure allows all eligible suppliers to compete, thus encouraging innovation and competitiveness. Companies familiar with operational requirements in the region can particularly benefit from establishing strong ties with a sub-central government authority and expanding their service portfolio.

## Notice

Contract for the collection, haulage and reprocessing of paper and card. Lot 1 bagged paper and card, lot 2 unbagged paper and card (we will be switching from bagged to unbagged during the contract)

### Lot Information

Bagged Mixed Paper and Cardboard

In 2023/24 a combined total of approximately 8,600 tonnes of mixed paper and cardboard was collected with single use plastic sacks used as a collection medium

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 60 months.

Unbagged Paper and Cardboard

In 2023/24 a combined total of approximately 8,600 tonnes of mixed paper and cardboard was collected with single use plastic sacks used as a collection medium. Residents requiring collection of large pieces of cardboard (boxes etc.) at the kerbside are requested to fold the material and place unbagged alongside the bags for collection, or alternatively deposit directly at one of our HWRC's.

Renewal: An option to extend for up to a further period of 60 months

Baled Cardboard

In 2023/24 the council collected around 2,600 tonnes of cardboard boxes from businesses throughout the county. The cardboard is baled and stored prior to collection by the re-processor

Renewal: An Option to extend for a further period of up to 60 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024180-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2025-12-19 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | £2,700,000 |
| Awards value | £812,175 |
| Contracts value | £812,175 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA1 3SN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRINT WASTE - PW COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 15:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024180-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 12:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014744-2026
- 16 Oct 2025 at 16:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066070-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024180-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014744-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066070-2025
  16th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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