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title: "EPP0241-R1 Clinical Waste Collection (Residential)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068591"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# EPP0241-R1 Clinical Waste Collection (Residential)

Buyer: TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068591

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## Summary

Tendring District Council is undertaking an open tender for the Clinical Waste Collection (Residential) service to cater to the residents in the district of Tendring. The council seeks to appoint a qualified and licensed operator to manage the kerbside collection and disposal of clinical waste for approximately 3845 residential customers, with varied collection frequencies. The tender process, facilitated by Essex County Council, is currently in the Tender stage with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 6 May 2026 and the deadline for submissions on 12 May 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 July 2026, lasting three years until 30 June 2029, with no extensions available. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting waste management, with a contract value estimation of £120,000. The involvement of Essex County Council highlights the sub-central government authority engagement.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses in the waste management sector, especially those specialising in medical waste services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate as they can leverage their expertise in local waste logistics and compliance. The contract award will emphasise commercial value, making pricing a crucial competitive factor, along with technical quality and social value. Businesses equipped to handle medical waste, particularly with capacities for flexible service schedules, are well-positioned to benefit from the council's commitment to providing cost-free services to residents, thus guaranteeing stable demand and supporting long-term growth.

## Notice

Tendring District Council (the Authority) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and licensed operator to provide a collection and disposal service to residents for clinical waste. The Council requires a kerbside collection from an average of 3845 residential customers per annum and an average number of 320 residential collections per month with varying collection frequencies, including weekly, monthly, ad-hoc and one-off collections from who all subscribe to the service within the district of Tendring. Please see district map (Annex 3). The service is free of charge to applicable customers, with the Authority administering the initial customer contact with the application then passed on to the Contractor to further administer, make customer contact and manage the customers clinical waste needs. We are inviting bids for the above contract scheduled to commence on the 1 July 2026,. with a duration of 3 years expiring on 31 June 2029 with no option to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035316-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| 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 | TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CLACTON-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO15 1SE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia, TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 90524000 - Medical waste services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 14:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035316-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035316-2026
  17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=21fa101d-513a-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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