--- title: "RCC-1652 Dry Mixed Recycling Treatment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066fb8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066fb8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066fb8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066fb8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-19" --- # RCC-1652 Dry Mixed Recycling Treatment Buyer: RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066fb8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066fb8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066fb8.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "RCC-1652 Dry Mixed Recycling Treatment" is being overseen by Rutland County Council, with support from Welland Procurement as the procuring entity. As of 19th March 2026, this process is in the planning stage, aiming to engage the market to refine the approach for future tendering related to Dry Mixed Recycling Treatment and Processing Services in Oakham, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the category of services, specifically refuse recycling services (CPV 90514000), with a deadline for submissions to the soft market test set for 12 noon on 17th April 2026. The engagement focuses on shaping a procurement that is commercially viable and attractive, while ensuring compliance with legislation and service continuity. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in recycling and waste management services to expand their operations, particularly those capable of providing expertise in the treatment and processing of Dry Mixed Recycling. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically noted as suitable for participation, allowing for broad competitive engagement. Businesses with innovative solutions in recycling processes could leverage this opportunity to influence the procurement strategy and establish long-term service agreements, potentially starting April 2027 through to 2032, thus supporting sustainable business growth in the recycling sector. ## Notice Rutland County Council (the Council) is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to inform the development of a future procurement for Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) Treatment and Processing Services. This soft market test relates solely to the treatment and processing of Dry Mixed Recycling and does not include collection services. The purpose of this engagement is to seek feedback from the market to help shape a procurement that is deliverable, commercially viable and attractive to suppliers, while ensuring continuity of service and compliance with relevant legislation. The information gathered through this soft market test will be used to refine the procurement approach, timetable and contract documentation. Participation in this exercise will not form part of any future tender evaluation, and no supplier will be advantaged or disadvantaged by responding. Please note that this notice does not commit the Council to any future competition or award. Providers are invited to provide a response to the soft market questionnaire that can be accessed via the below link: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=081bb6ee-bf23-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 The deadline for submission for the soft market testing is: 12 noon 17th April 2026. ### Planning Information Rutland County Council ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025508-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | WELLAND PROCUREMENT | | Locality | OAKHAM | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE15 6HP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Melton | | Electoral ward | Melton Warwick | | Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston | | Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90514000 - Refuse recycling services ## Release History - 19 Mar 2026 at 19:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025508-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025508-2026 19th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=081bb6ee-bf23-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ - 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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