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title: "SBC1025 PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT for COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECYCLABLE PLASTICS AND CANS CONCESSION"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-22"
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# SBC1025 PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT for COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECYCLABLE PLASTICS AND CANS CONCESSION

Buyer: STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d1fa

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## Summary

Stevenage Borough Council is in the planning stage for its procurement process regarding the "SBC1025 PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT for COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECYCLABLE PLASTICS AND CANS CONCESSION". This tender falls under the services category, specifically refuse recycling services, and is a special regime concession type. The council will be handling the collection of segregated recyclables, particularly plastic and cans. The engagement notice was published on 22nd October 2025, and interested parties are required to return completed questionnaires by 7th November 2025. The procurement is set in the UKH23 region, with the contract period expected to start on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2028, with a possibility of extension to 31st March 2030.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies in the recycling and waste management industry. Firms experienced in handling recyclable materials such as aluminium cans, steel cans, and various types of plastic would be particularly well-suited. As a public authority sub-central government initiative, partnering with Stevenage Borough Council could enhance a company's portfolio, providing stable business prospects through a long-term contract. Engaging with this opportunity would not only establish business ties with a local government entity but also contribute to sustainable environmental practices.

## Notice

Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is engaging with the market for the renewal of its below threshold Concession contract for Collection and Disposal of Recyclable Plastics and Cans. SBC collect source segregated recyclables from residents, namely Plastic and Cans. This concession contract is for the off-take of; (loose loaded) Plastic / Cans, loose, mixed. The material to be recycled that we expect to be paid for includes aluminium cans, steel cans, HDPE coloured, HDPE natural, PET coloured, PET clear plastic - pots, tubs and trays. If you are interested in tendering for this concession opportunity please ensure you complete the questionnaire and return by the deadline on the portal. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Any questions relating to this request for proposals should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

### Planning Information

Companies interested in this concession opportunity should complete and return the questionnaire by the deadline on the portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067627-2025 |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 1HN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Old Town |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 16:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067627-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067627-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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