--- title: "Hardcore and Soil Processing Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0670db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0670db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0670db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0670db.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRISTOL WASTE COMPANY" published: "2026-03-20" --- # Hardcore and Soil Processing Contract Buyer: BRISTOL WASTE COMPANY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0670db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0670db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0670db.json) ## Summary The Bristol Waste Company is inviting bids for the Hardcore and Soil Processing Contract, aimed at the recycling of waste collected under its obligations to Bristol City Council. Located in Bristol, South West England, this procurement falls under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services. The process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for the 17th of April, 2026. The contract's initial term is 24 months, with potential extensions up to an additional 24 months. This open procedure presents a compelling opportunity to engage in sustainable waste recycling services in a core UK city. Business growth can be fostered through this tender, particularly benefiting companies with expertise in waste management and recycling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are strongly encouraged to participate, given that the contract offers a significant market value of £342,000. Prospective contractors must ensure they possess the necessary arrangements, permissions, and licenses, addressing the responsibilities of waste treatment and disposal. With a feasible emphasis on price, quality, and sustainability as award criteria, companies proficient in waste handling and looking to expand their operations in Bristol's locality will find this tender a promising avenue. ## Notice Bristol is a unitary City in Southwest England with an estimated population of 437,500. Bristol is a high achieving core UK city regularly performing well against other core cities in terms of both recycling rate and residual waste per household. The contract is for the Recycling of Contract Waste collected by Bristol Waste Company under its waste collection and waste disposal authority obligations on behalf of Bristol City Council. Bristol Waste Company acting on behalf of Bristol City Bristol Waste Company has a statutory duty to provide facilities for the public to deposit household waste free of charge. This includes a householder's own Hardcore and Soil Waste arising from DIY activities. Bristol Waste Company acting on behalf of Bristol City Bristol Waste Company is legally required to dispose of such waste generated during these activities. Bristol Waste Company will seek to award a Contract for the Receipt, Processing and Recycling of Contract Waste. The Contract Price is to include the costs of receipt, processing and Recycling of Contract Waste including the re-use or marketing of the recycled material and the disposal of residues. The Contract will have an initial term of 24 months, with the option to extend for one or more periods up to an aggregated period of 24 months. The Contract Waste will either be delivered to the Treatment Site or Delivery Site by Bristol Waste Company or collected by the Contractor and taken to the Treatment Site where the Contractor will apply their Recycling process. Bristol Waste Company will award the Contract as one of these options. The Contractor will be deemed to have made all necessary arrangements and obtained all necessary permissions and licences for the handling, and processing of the Contract Waste in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. The Contractor will be required to demonstrate that such arrangements have been made and permissions and licences have been obtained. The Contractor shall be responsible for the treatment, disposal and associated costs of all residual wastes arising from the Recycling of Contract Waste. This shall be at the Contractor's expense using appropriate licensed facilities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026009-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £342,000 | | Lots value | £342,000 | | 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 | BRISTOL WASTE COMPANY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS2 0XS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill | | Westminster constituency | Bristol East | | Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2026 at 20:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026009-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026009-2026 20th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://bristolwastecompany.co.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com - 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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