---
title: "The Sale of Kerbside Mixed Container Glass"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f5fc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# The Sale of Kerbside Mixed Container Glass

Buyer: BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f5fc

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## Summary

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the sale of kerbside mixed container glass, intended for recycling reprocessors. The awarded contract, based in Ebbw Vale, United Kingdom, commenced on 3rd April 2026 and is set to run for one year, with a possible extension of another 12 months. The contract was awarded through an open procedure and falls under the services category, specifically refuse recycling services. The procurement was supported by Welsh devolved regulations, and it attracted suppliers by offering a gross contract value of £271,200. Key stages of the procurement process included the tender phase, which concluded in early 2026, prior to the award and signing of the contract on 1st April 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the recycling sector, particularly those specialising in glass recycling and haulage. With emphasis on recycling services, businesses that are capable of efficiently handling and processing mixed container glass will find this contract beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to participate, reflecting the open nature of the procurement method. The process highlighted economic and technical criteria, ensuring that only capable and suitably qualified businesses were considered, thus offering long-term stability and growth potential for the successful supplier, Recresco Limited.

## Notice

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (The Contracting Authority) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced recycling reprocessors for the purchase of mixed container glass inclusive of haulage as detailed in the Contract documents. At the conclusion of the procurement exercise, it is the Council's intention to award a contract for an initial period of one (1) year, with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042431-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | 2026-02-27 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £226,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EBBW VALE |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP23 6DN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Blaenau Gwent |
| Electoral ward | Ebbw Vale South |
| Westminster constituency | Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney |
| Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RECRESCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 10:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042431-2026
- 15 Dec 2025 at 15:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083005-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042431-2026
  8th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083005-2025
  15th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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