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title: "Provision of Treated Residual Waste Recovery Services - Thornton Waste Recovery Park"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06936d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# Provision of Treated Residual Waste Recovery Services - Thornton Waste Recovery Park

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06936d

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is in the planning stages of a tender process titled "Provision of Treated Residual Waste Recovery Services - Thornton Waste Recovery Park." This procurement is categorised under refuse and waste-related services and is situated in the region of UKD4, United Kingdom. The Council is conducting preliminary market engagement to invite expressions of interest, which are due by the 7th of August, 2026. The procurement process anticipates moving towards a full invitation to tender later in 2026. The contracting process, currently in the planning phase, involves engagement with potential partners to ensure comprehensive market understanding.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the treatment, collection, transportation and recovery of residual waste. Given the potential scale, with up to 75,000 tonnes of waste involved, companies with expertise in waste management could find lucrative prospects. The tender might extend over several years with a start date set for June 2027, suggesting opportunities for sustained business growth. Firms with relevant experience and capabilities in supporting sub-central government public authorities, particularly those familiar with waste recovery park operations, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council will be seeking tenders for the provision of treated residual waste recovery services. In summary, the services will comprise the collection, transportation, weighing and recovery of treated residual waste arising from the processing of residual waste at Thornton Waste Recovery Park.

### Planning Information

Lancashire County Council is conducting preliminary market engagement relating to the provision of treated residual waste recovery services for treated residual waste arising from Thornton Waste Recovery Park.
Prior to publication of a full invitation to tender (anticipated later 2026), interested organisations in the residual waste recovery sector are invited to engage with this preliminary market engagement exercise.
Interested organisations should:
- Visit: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/
- Navigate to the market engagement project by clicking on the link for Provision of Treated Residual Waste Recovery Services - Thornton Waste Recovery Park.
- Review the Preliminary Market Engagement document contained on the project page. The document provides more information regarding this preliminary market engagement exercise.
- Submit your expression of interest (EOI) via email to contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk by no later than 07 August 2026 at 12 noon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063991-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2027 - 31 May 2028 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Vauxhall |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire, TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 09:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063991-2026
- 7 May 2026 at 13:07 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041955-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063991-2026
  8th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041955-2026
  7th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.socialvalueportal.com/

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