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title: "Hard Plastics Recycling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06027f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
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# Hard Plastics Recycling

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06027f

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## Summary

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Hard Plastics Recycling". This procurement process is intended for recycling hard plastic from the council's three recycling centres and may include additional services such as haulage. The industry category is classified under refuse recycling services, fitting into services procurement and is above the threshold for simplified procedures. Interested suppliers should submit their responses through the Supplying the South West portal by 3rd June 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 29th May 2026. The contract is set to begin on 28th July 2026 and will conclude on 27th August 2027, with a potential for extension until 2029.

This opportunity provides potential for growth in sectors related to waste management and recycling services. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in handling hard plastic recycling and related logistics. BCP Council is seeking to partner with suppliers who not only offer price competitiveness but also deliver quality and social value. Companies with innovative recycling techniques or those offering enhanced sustainability practices may find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The procurement follows an open procedure, providing a transparent and equitable platform for businesses willing to offer competitive and qualitative recycling solutions.

## Notice

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council require a Supplier to recycle hard plastic from the Council's three recycling centres. The service offered by the Supplier may also include haulage. Works are carried out on behalf of the Environment Team from BCP Council. Only one material stream-hard plastic-is included

### Planning Information

All PME documents must be submitted by either:
• Replying by the Supplying the South West eportal (https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) using the project reference DN802459.
• Sending it in an email to procurement.place@bcpcouncil.gov.uk marking your response 'DN802459 - Hard Plastics Recycling - Preliminary Market Engagement Response' by 09/02/2026. 
• Late submissions will not be considered. For inquiries or assistance, please contact the Strategic Procurement team at BCP Council at procurement.place@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or 01202 128989.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040304-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2026 - 27 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £348,700 |
| Lots value | £348,700 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 19600000 - Leather, textile, rubber and plastic waste
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 08:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040304-2026
- 9 Jan 2026 at 10:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001729-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040304-2026
  1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001729-2026
  9th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=29761d10-3945-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Link to opportunity listed

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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