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title: "Transportation and Recycling of Absorbent Hygiene Products (AHP)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fa1b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-19"
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# Transportation and Recycling of Absorbent Hygiene Products (AHP)

Buyer: CARDIFF COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fa1b

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## Summary

The procurement process facilitated by Cardiff Council involved a direct award contract for the "Transportation and Recycling of Absorbent Hygiene Products (AHP)". Classified under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services, this contract aims to enhance the recycling and recovery rates in Cardiff. The initiative is governed by Welsh devolved regulations and falls under the management of Thomas Williams from Cardiff Council, located in Cardiff, UKL22. The contract was awarded to Nappycycle (Natural UK), which operates from Ammanford, and is the sole provider in the UK meeting the Council's specified standards. Finalised on 19th December 2025, this contract paves the way for a service period commencing on 1st January 2026. The implementation will run initially until 2028, with a possibility of a 12-month renewal, aligning with the Council’s commitments to environmental sustainability and statutory obligations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved or interested in waste management and recycling services. Given its specific focus on absorbent hygiene products, businesses that have capabilities in specialised recycling processes are well-positioned. Large-scale operations with a proven capacity for compliant transportation and recycling services can leverage this contract to expand their operations, particularly within the public sector. Additionally, organisations looking to align with governmental environmental targets will find this contract beneficial, as it promises engagement with Cardiff’s strategic recycling initiatives and potential exposure to further public sector projects. Given the direct award nature, businesses that can offer unique capabilities or operate niche facilities are likely to have an advantageous position.

## Notice

Direct Award for Absorbent Hygiene Product (AHP) Recycling - Cardiff Council offers a separate collection service for Absorbent Hygiene Products (AHP) in purple bags. This contract is for the product to be recycled, in order to deliver a higher recovery and recycling rate for Cardiff. The contractor will reprocess the waste and provide certificates to Cardiff Council to enable us to count the reprocessing of AHP waste against our recycling targets. The Certificates will be in line with waste regulations and compliant with NRW auditing process.

### Procurement Information

The provider operates the only Absorbent Hygiene Product (AHP) treatment facility in the UK capable of delivering the required service. No reasonable alternative supplier exists that can provide the safe, compliant transportation and recycling of AHP waste to the standards required by Cardiff Council and in line with statutory Welsh Government recycling targets. The arrangement is essential to maximise recycling performance, avoid potential fines, and ensure a minimum 70% recycling rate, directly supporting the Council's statutory obligations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084792-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,470,761 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 4UW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Butetown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NAPPYCYCLE (NATURAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 11:14 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084792-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084792-2025
  19th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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