--- title: "Processing of Co-mingled Dry Mixed Recycling" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0649f3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0649f3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0649f3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0649f3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-15" --- # Processing of Co-mingled Dry Mixed Recycling Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0649f3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0649f3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0649f3.json) ## Summary The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed its procurement process for the "Processing of Co-mingled Dry Mixed Recycling" contract in the services industry category. This contract, initiated through an open procedure, focuses on recycling services, with an emphasis on maximising the recycling rate and value return to the Council. The contract was awarded to Direct Special Metals Ltd, based in Sheffield, covering the period from 15th June 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential for a one-year renewal. The procurement stage has progressed to the contract award stage, and the contract was signed on 11th June 2026. The open procedure ensured transparency and competition, and the total value of the contract is £5,772,000 GBP with a gross amount of £6,942,400 GBP. This tender presents plentiful opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in recycling and waste management services. Businesses with expertise in refuse recycling could gain significant benefits from collaborations or subcontracting with the winning bidder or positioning for future tendering opportunities with similar requirements. The contract's focus on efficiency in recycling provides an advantage to companies with innovative recycling technologies and processes. Additionally, the open procedure used in this procurement fosters a competitive environment, beneficial for small and medium enterprises striving to expand their market presence within the public sector. Companies looking to enhance their portfolio in public sector contracts should consider engaging in such opportunities for sustainable business growth. ## Notice Processing of Co-mingled Dry Mixed Recycling to process recyclate, maximise recycling rate and maximise value return to Council ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055962-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 May 2026 | | Contract period | 15 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | 2030-01-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | £8,000,000 | | Awards value | £5,772,000 | | Contracts value | £5,772,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD1 1HX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Bradford West | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DIRECT SPECIAL METALS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90514000 - Refuse recycling services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2026 at 07:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055962-2026 - 12 May 2026 at 07:22 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043258-2026 - 6 May 2026 at 08:05 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041307-2026 - 5 May 2026 at 09:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040849-2026 - 6 Feb 2026 at 12:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010894-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055962-2026 15th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043258-2026 12th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041307-2026 6th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040849-2026 5th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010894-2026 6th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101623&TID100106857&B= - https://www.bradford.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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