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title: "Commercial Waste Collection, Disposal and Recycling Services"
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# Commercial Waste Collection, Disposal and Recycling Services

Buyer: SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d26b

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## Summary

Salisbury City Council is actively seeking to procure a comprehensive Commercial Waste Collection, Disposal, and Recycling Services contract. This initiative is aimed at enhancing service consistency and efficiency through the consolidation of several short-term agreements into a single, streamlined contract. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with significant deadlines including the tender period ending on 3rd March 2026 and the anticipated award period concluding on 10th April 2026. The proposed contract, valued at £1,250,000 excluding VAT, is critical to the environmental management of council-managed locations across Salisbury, supporting the Council's strategic sustainability objectives.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in waste management services, particularly those with the capability to handle diverse waste streams under strict environmental and regulatory compliance. The open procedure method encourages wide participation, providing a robust platform for SMEs to compete alongside larger firms, especially those featuring innovative approaches in environmental management or possessing a strong capacity and resilience for consistent service delivery. This procurement process is a strategic opportunity for businesses to partner with the Council in enhancing Salisbury's public space management while promoting value for money and sustainable practices.

## Notice

Salisbury City Council (SCC) intends to establish a new Commercial Waste Collection, Disposal and Recycling Service covering the collection, transportation, processing, reuse/recycling and lawful disposal of commercial and municipal waste generated at Council-managed locations in Salisbury. It forms the principal operational standard and contract deliverable. The new contract will consolidate several existing short-term arrangements currently delivered by external providers into a single, integrated service. This will enable greater service consistency, operational efficiency, value for money, and compliance with all relevant environmental legislation. The contract will play a key role in maintaining Salisbury's public spaces as clean, safe, and welcoming environments, supporting the Council's long-term sustainability and environmental objectives. SCC is committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and environmental performance. The new contract will cover the management of green waste from parks and open spaces, spoil tip waste from cemeteries, litter and refuse from street bins (including sweeper waste), and waste from council buildings and operational sites. Waste Stream Data (2024-2025) The following figures represent the baseline tonnage data for the 2024-2025 reporting period and will be used to inform the new contract: Waste Stream Tonnes General Waste (DNH) 240.69 Dry Mixed Recycling 7.00 Glass 0.30 Mixed Recyclables 15.49 Mixed Commercial Waste 7.20 Municipal Waste 31.86 Biodegradable Waste 10.22 Wood 1.12 Total Waste Managed Across All Streams 313.88 (These figures form the baseline for ongoing reporting, performance comparison, and service improvement targets.) Suppliers are directed to Annex 1: Waste Contract Specification for a full description of the required service including waste streams, operational requirements, key performance indicators and other operational aspects of this service. Please note that the schedules to the specification include the locations and frequency of collections as well as indicative historic data to help inform future service requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is 1 contract extension with a maximum duration of 2 years and 0 month, and a value ex VAT of PS 500,000

### Planning Information

SCC COMMERCIAL WASTE COLLECTION, DISPOSAL & RECYCLING SERVICES TENDER
Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is to initiate discussions with the market ahead of a forthcoming procurement for Salisbury City Council’s (SCC) new Commercial Waste Collection, Disposal and Recycling Services contract. The Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver the collection, transport, processing, recycling, and lawful disposal of commercial and municipal waste generated at Council-managed locations across Salisbury.
The scope of the proposed contract will include the management of waste from parks and open spaces, spoil tip waste from cemeteries, litter and refuse from public street bins, and sweeper waste collected through street cleansing operations. It will also cover waste from Council buildings and operational sites, together with the secure collection and disposal of confidential waste and the removal and lawful disposal of fly-tipped materials from public areas.
SCC is inviting suitable, experienced, and qualified suppliers to discuss the future provision of these services in Salisbury. The Council aims to assess both the interest and capability of the market to deliver the scope of services and to gather feedback on the proposed service model to help inform the forthcoming procurement process.
A summary of the proposed service and contract scope includes:
• Collection, transport, processing, recycling, and lawful disposal of commercial and municipal waste generated from Council-managed locations across Salisbury.
• Disposal and recycling of green waste from parks, open spaces, and public grounds.
• Removal and disposal of spoil tip waste arising from cemetery operations.
• Collection of litter and refuse from public street bins, and management of sweeper waste generated through street cleansing operations (not collected from bins).
• Collection and management of waste from approximately 11 Council buildings and operational sites, including but not limited to the Guildhall, Tollgate Depot, and Bemerton Health Centre.
• Collection and secure disposal of confidential waste from Council premises and designated locations.
• Removal and lawful disposal of fly-tipped waste from public areas across the city.
• Safe, compliant, and auditable recycling or disposal of all waste collected in accordance with statutory and environmental requirements.
• Collaboration with the Council to identify opportunities for direct transport of waste to recycling or disposal points where operationally appropriate, improving cost-effectiveness and environmental performance.
• Flexibility to adapt services in response to seasonal demand, local events, and future policy or legislative changes.
Approximate anticipated volumes (tonnes per year) are as follows:
• General Waste (DNH): 240.69
• Dry Mixed Recycling: 7.00
• Glass: 0.30
• Mixed Recyclables: 15.49
• Mixed Commercial Waste: 7.20
• Municipal Waste: 31.86
• Biodegradable Waste: 10.22
• Wood: 1.12
• All Streams: 313.88
The anticipated annual value of the contract will be up to £250,000 per annum for an initial three years plus an option to extend by up to two years (ie 3+2) giving a maximum contract value and duration of £1.25m over five years. Historic spend data, based upon 2024/25 total waste disposal costs, are:
• 27004 Waste Disposal: £139,364
• 27005 Market Waste Disposal: £34,849
• Total: £174,213
Waste services are currently delivered under short-term contracts (expiring Summer 2026) with several external providers and there is a need for a formal contract to improve service consistency, efficiency, and compliance. In particular, it is recognised that combining the current number of short-term contracts into a longer-term, single supplier contract will provide greater value for money for the council in terms of financial efficiencies but also staff resourcing and consistency of service provision. The new contract will cover all waste from these public and council-managed areas to keep them clean, safe, and welcoming.
Where it makes sense, the council may transport some waste directly to disposal or recycling points to keep things efficient and cost-effective.
The main objectives of the preliminary market engagement will be to initiate a discussion with the market to consider SCC’s proposals to combine the existing contracts, maintain high standards of service and advance the Council’s strategic priorities. SCC welcomes suggestions as part of this engagement on whether the proposed service model meets these priorities and is attractive to the market.
Our contractor for the new contract period will be a critical partner in driving the outcomes of the service strategy. The key objectives and additional project considerations are as follows:
Key Objectives:
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across public and council spaces as detailed in Section 5 of the service specification.
• Increase recycling rates and encourage responsible waste disposal in line with the expectations described in the specification and in line with KPIs reported upon at contract monitoring meetings (formal targets to be set following market engagement and consultation with suppliers), subject to meeting SCC requirements as laid out in the Council's Environmental Policy.
• Fully comply with environmental and health and safety regulations.
• Introduce improvements like better collection routes, reduced emissions from collection vehicles, and faster response to service needs.
Additional Project Considerations:
• Contractual requirement to manage and handle different types of waste with varying collection schedules.
• A requirement to coordinate collections across many sites and public areas.
• Manage the challenge of adapting to seasonal changes and events that affect waste levels.
• Working with the council to minimise contamination and maximise recycling opportunities beyond current levels.
Flexibility will be key; the successful contractor will need to be innovative, adaptable and prepared to adjust over time as progress is made toward strategic outcomes and as service needs change.
The following services are out of scope for this procurement: 
• domestic/kerb-side collection
• waste treatment 
• food waste processing
Joint ventures or partnership bids would be welcomed. SCC intends to commence the procurement procedure in December 2025.
Market Engagement Format and Practical Considerations:
1. This market engagement event will be held online via MS Teams.
2. To attend this market engagement event, please email Marc Read by 11 November at 5.00pm .
3. Attendees are limited to a maximum of two staff per organisation. Please send staff names and email addresses to receive a meeting invite.
4. A draft specification will be circulated ahead of the market engagement event and upon receipt of email addresses for attendees.
5. Feedback on the draft service specification is welcomed. In particular: (i) whether there are any alternative delivery models that could be considered; (ii) whether there are any risks foreseen with the proposed service model; (iii) whether there are any opportunities for cost savings or efficiency improvements and (iv) what innovation or industry best practice could improve service quality.
6. The event will be scheduled to take place for one hour.
7. Questions are welcomed but will be recorded rather than answered during the meeting. Questions and answers (along with slides) will be distributed with the tender pack when the tender is published.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024407-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | £1,250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP1 1JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Salisbury St Edmund's |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 10:05 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024407-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 13:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008976-2026
- 23 Oct 2025 at 11:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067797-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024407-2026
  18th March 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008976-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067797-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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