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title: "Haulage of Waste"
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# Haulage of Waste

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d6ba

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## Summary

Braintree District Council, located in Braintree, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Haulage of Waste" contract, which falls under the refuse transport services industry category. The contract was executed through an open procedure, ensuring a competitive bidding process. The contracted services involve the transport of various waste streams, including dry mixed recycling, paper and card, garden waste, Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP's), and general waste. This procurement is in alignment with the legal basis set by UKPGA 2023/54. The finalisation of contracts was awarded to WASTE-A-WAY RECYCLING LIMITED, with a gross value of £2,522,454, scheduled to commence on 1 April 2026 and run until 31 March 2029, with potential for extensions up to March 2031. The introduction of Simpler Recycling reforms, effective from 1 June 2026, will introduce changes to the waste streams, particularly incorporating glass and tetrapaks.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for growth in the refuse transport services sector, particularly targeting small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of handling the logistics involved in waste reprocessing. The nature of the services required will suit businesses adept at efficiently managing recycling and waste logistics. It provides a platform for companies to showcase their operational efficiency and adaptability to evolving waste management regulations such as the Simpler Recycling reforms. Contractors with capabilities in providing large-scale waste transport solutions and innovations in waste logistics management could gain a competitive edge in this growing industry. The focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility also opens avenues for businesses with proven green practices and technologies.

## Notice

Haulage of dry mixed recycling, paper and card, garden waste, POP's and general waste. Dry recycling is defined as materials such as aerosols, cans and tins, foil, plastic bottles, trays, tubs and pots, glass, and tetrapak. Green waste is defined as material such as tree branches (small (no more than 9cm diameter), grass and leaves. Paper and card is defined as paper, cardboard, newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, and post cards. General waste comprises litter picking, fly tip litter, dog waste, wood for recycling, general waste skip and wood waste. The contractor is expected to provide 40-yard skips under this contract. Total Contract Value is based on an anticipated 8,510 loads across the contract including extension and all waste streams. The impact on the inclusion of glass and tetrapack on 1 Jun 26, on the number of loads is not known.

### Lot Information

Haulage of dry mixed recycling, paper and card, garden waste and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP's)

Haulage of dry mixed recycling, paper and card, garden waste and POP's -Dry recycling is defined as materials such as aerosols, cans and tins, foil, plastic bottles, trays, tubs and pots, glass, and tetrapak. -Green waste is defined as material such as tree branches (small (no more than 9cm diameter), grass and leaves. -Paper and card is defined as paper, cardboard, newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, and post cards.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years in two consecutive 1-year periods.

Haulage of general waste

Haulage of general waste comprises litter picking, fly tip litter and dog waste, wood for recycling, general waste skip and wood waste. The contractor is expected to provide 40-yard skips under this contract.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years in consecutive 1-year periods.

A combination of Lots 1 and 2

Lot 3 will incorporate all waste streams detailed in Lots 1 & 2. This Lot will be awarded instead of Lots 1 & 2 only if it represents best value for money. Further detail about how this decision will be taken is provided in the bidder guidance which can be viewed in Delta.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years in two consecutive 1-year periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026125-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,200,000 |
| Lots value | £4,200,000 |
| Awards value | £2,522,454 |
| Contracts value | £2,522,454 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Bocking South |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WASTE-A-WAY RECYCLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90512000 - Refuse transport services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 10:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026125-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 14:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014839-2026
- 29 Oct 2025 at 19:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069576-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026125-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014839-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069576-2025
  29th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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