--- title: "MARKET ENGAGEMENT - Waste Haulage and Disposal Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067139" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067139" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067139.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067139.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-23" --- # MARKET ENGAGEMENT - Waste Haulage and Disposal Service Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067139 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067139) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067139.json) ## Summary Thurrock Council is initiating a tender process for the procurement of waste haulage and disposal services, situated in Grays, United Kingdom, within the regional classification UKH32. The procurement is in the planning stage, with an upcoming milestone for market engagement, requiring interested parties to submit a questionnaire by 8th April 2026. This initiative aims to gather market insights to refine the procurement strategy before the current contracts expire in December 2026. The tender, which focuses on refuse and waste-related services under CPV classification 90500000, promises a contract period starting from 14th December 2026 to 13th December 2029, with the potential for renewal extending to December 2031. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for service providers specialising in waste management and logistics. Companies capable of efficiently handling household waste collection and disposal operations at transfer stations are encouraged to engage with Thurrock Council's planning process. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses with relevant capabilities to leverage their expertise and expand their foothold in the public sector. The process necessitates proactive engagement and registration on the council's e-tendering portal, offering a pathway to securing long-term collaboration with a public authority in sub-central government. ## Notice Waste Haulage & Disposal Service: Collection and Haulage of Waste from the Council's Household Waste & Recycing Centre (HWRC) and Haulage and Disposal of Waste deposited at the Contractors Transfer Station ### Planning Information Market engagement for waste haulage and disposal service. Thurrock Council is currently developing its procurement and contracting strategies to support the re-procurement of its current waste haulage and disposal contracts which expire in December 2026. The council is seeking to engage providers of these services to gain the market views to help inform our proposed procurement strategy. To support this process, we would appreciate if interested organisations would please complete the market engagement questionnaire which can be obtained and returned via the In-Tend Portal by 12 noon on 8th April 2026. To access the market engagement questionnaire please register on the council's e-tendering portal (In-Tend) using this link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil Please copy and paste the link into your internet browser to register. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026477-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2029 | | 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL | | Locality | GRAYS | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM17 6SL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock | | Local authority | Thurrock | | Electoral ward | Grays Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Thurrock | | Delivery location | TLH32 Thurrock | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services ## Release History - 23 Mar 2026 at 16:56 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026477-2026 - 23 Mar 2026 at 12:00 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026199-2026 - 23 Mar 2026 at 11:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026188-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026477-2026 23rd March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026199-2026 23rd March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026188-2026 23rd March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil - 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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