--- title: "Provision of a Transfer Station for Dry Mixed Recyclate" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069ea3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069ea3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069ea3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069ea3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-07-27" --- # Provision of a Transfer Station for Dry Mixed Recyclate Buyer: OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069ea3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069ea3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069ea3.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Provision of a Transfer Station for Dry Mixed Recyclate was conducted by Oxford Direct Services Limited, a public authority in Oxford, UK. This process involves the creation of undercover Transfer Station facilities to handle Dry Recyclables collected from households and commercial premises, including materials like plastic, glass, metal cans, paper, and drinks cartons. The procurement was completed through a direct award method due to the lack of suitable bids in an open tender process, influenced by market constraints within the Oxfordshire locality. The contract was awarded to R Collard Ltd and is set to take effect from 28th June 2026 to 27th June 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030. The total contract value is £480,000. This procurement offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses engaged in waste management and recycling service sectors. SMEs with capabilities in establishing and operating waste transfer stations, handling dry recyclables, and logistics can find this contract aligns well with their service offerings. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to establish a foothold in the recycling industry within Oxfordshire, enhancing market presence and exploring further contracts with sub-central government authorities. R Collard Ltd, an SME, exemplifies the potential success for similarly sized enterprises aiming to deliver essential services in waste management for public sector clients. ## Notice Provision of undercover Transfer Station facilities, handling of materials and loading of vehicles supplied by ODS' MRF Contractor. The materials are a single co-mingled stream comprising Dry Recyclables collected from households and a Trade Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) stream collected from Commercial Premises, comprising as a minimum (the full list is provided documents attached): * Plastic * Glass * Metal cans and tins * Paper, card and cardboard * Drinks cartons and tetrapak ### Procurement Information No Suitable bids were received during the open tender process. A new immediate competition would not provide a different result due to market constraints in the Oxfordshire locality. The Supplier related to this Transparency notice is not an excluded or excludable supplier and the Contract awarded is the same contract that was originally tendered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070859-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 May 2026 | | Contract period | 27 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £400,000 | | Contracts value | £480,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX4 2HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Temple Cowley | | Westminster constituency | Oxford East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | R COLLARD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45232470 - Waste transfer station - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2026 at 14:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070859-2026 - 21 May 2026 at 10:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046935-2026 - 21 May 2026 at 09:43 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046866-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070859-2026 27th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046935-2026 21st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046866-2026 21st May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://RCOLLARD.COM - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-06003b - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.odsgroup.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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