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title: "CLAIRE WALES TEXTILES & MEDIA MATERIALS REUSE & RECYCLING 2026 FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT (MTCBC/CLAIRE/TMR02)"
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# CLAIRE WALES TEXTILES & MEDIA MATERIALS REUSE & RECYCLING 2026 FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT (MTCBC/CLAIRE/TMR02)

Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e1b3

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## Summary

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council led the procurement process for a framework agreement titled "CLAIRE WALES TEXTILES & MEDIA MATERIALS REUSE & RECYCLING 2026 FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT (MTCBC/CLAIRE/TMR02)." This procurement focused on refuse recycling services, specifically targeting the collection of textile and media materials from various sites across Wales. The procurement was initiated in November 2025 and followed an open procurement method, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 8th December 2025 and a tender period closing on 15th December 2025. Although the tender was completed, it was ultimately cancelled due to issues with the evaluation methodology and financial arrangements that rendered the framework agreement unusable. This initiative aimed to establish a framework whereby participating members of the CLAIRE (Wales) group could award individual contracts to successful bidders. The industry category was refuse recycling services, with a geographical focus covering multiple regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presented significant opportunities for businesses in the recycling sector, offering potential growth for enterprises capable of managing textile and media material collections. Businesses that are well-suited for this opportunity include those specialising in recycling operations with the capacity to handle large-scale collections across multiple councils in Wales. The framework allowed for multiple lots, with only one successful tenderer per lot, catering to the specific needs of CLAIRE (Wales) members. Furthermore, SMEs and VCSEs were encouraged to participate, making the tender inclusive and accessible to a broad range of businesses. Despite the tender cancellation, there remain future opportunities in similar frameworks for innovative companies to align with governmental sustainability initiatives.

## Notice

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is acting as Lead Authority (Contracting Authority) on this collaborative procurement on behalf of the CLAIRE (Wales) group of Councils and is seeking tenders for the collection of textile and media materials from Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC), Bring sites and kerbside for reuse and recycling. The tender will seek to put in place a Framework Agreement where participating CLAIRE (Wales) members will be able to create and award individual Call-Off Contracts with successful tenderer(s) for the Services described in the Specification. This will be an income arrangement whereby the successful tenderer(s) will pay tonnage rates based on the indexes stated in the tender documents for materials collected. The material types and collection methods have been divided into 5 Lots and further details concerning Lotting can be found in the tender documents. There will be one tenderer awarded per Lot. The successful tenderer in each Lot will cater for all CLAIRE (Wales) members requirements. To draw the tenderers attention at the earliest opportunity, the incumbent contractor has indicated TUPE will apply. TUPE information will be provided to tenderers during the tender process.

### Lot Information

Textile materials from household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) and bring sites

Textile materials from household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) and bring sites as detailed in the tender documents.

Renewal: As detailed in the tender documents

Media materials from HWRCs and bring sites

Media materials from HWRCs and bring sites as detailed in the tender documents

Renewal: As detailed in the tender documents

Textile materials from kerbside collections

Textile materials from kerbside collections as detailed in the tender documents

Renewal: Textile materials from kerbside collections

Textile materials from HWRCs and bring sites AND Textile materials from kerbside collections

Textile materials from HWRCs and bring sites AND Textile materials from kerbside collections as detailed in the tender documents

Renewal: As detailed in the tender documents

Duvets and Pillows from HWRCs and bring sites

Duvets and Pillows from HWRCs and bring sites as detailed in the tender documents

Renewal: As detailed in the tender documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085099-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | £1,880,000 |
| 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 | MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | MERTHYR TYDFIL |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF47 8AN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare |
| Delivery location | TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL14 South West Wales, TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham, TLL24 Powys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 16:28 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085099-2025
- 14 Nov 2025 at 15:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074071-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085099-2025
  19th December 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074071-2025
  14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merthyr.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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