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title: "Highways Waste and Recycling Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b526"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL"
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# Highways Waste and Recycling Framework

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b526

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## Summary

Dorset Council, in collaboration with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, is in the planning stage of a new procurement initiative titled "Highways Waste and Recycling Framework." This framework aims to provide recycling and disposal services for waste generated from highway maintenance activities across Dorset, including those in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. The procurement is categorised under refuse and waste-related services and falls within the UKK25 and UKK24 regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is guided by the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. An early market engagement notice has been published, with a crucial deadline for expressions of interest set for 28th April 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 1st October 2026, extending potentially up to 2034.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste recycling and disposal services, especially those capable of managing diverse waste streams from highway maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on environmental services may find this framework particularly appealing, given its potential eight-year duration and built-in break points for new entrants. The nature of the framework, focusing on gate fees rather than transportation, could suit companies with established waste processing facilities within or near the specified regions. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance a business's market presence and provide stable, long-term revenue streams. Interested parties are encouraged to engage in the preliminary market discussions to tailor the service offerings effectively to the council's evolving requirements.

## Notice

A Framework Agreement to cover the provision of recycling and disposal facilities for various waste streams arising from the Council's highway maintenance activities in Dorset (this includes highway maintenance wastes generated by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council). For the sake of clarity, this Framework is solely concerned with gate fees, it is not about transporting waste from one place to another. Transportation is the subject of a separate Framework (which is running along similar time scales to this Framework).

### Planning Information

This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. It is being
published to give notice to the market of an upcoming procurement.
Dorset Council is undertaking early market engagement, with the aim of providing
information to and requesting feedback from the market, about aspects of the Council's
procurement strategy for the provision of recycling and disposal facilities for various waste streams arising from the Council’s highway maintenance activities in Dorset (this includes highway maintenance wastes generated by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council).
Any procurement will be carried out in accordance with relevant Procurement
Regulations.
Dorset Council may commence one or more procurements in respect of this notice
subject to final scope and structure, but also reserves the right not to commence any
procurement in respect of this notice.
Dorset Council shall not be liable for any losses incurred by any party as a result of
reliance on the information contained/linked herein.
Traditionally, previous generations of this Framework have been 4-year duration, it is now proposed to increase this to 8 years (with ‘break points’ for new entrants at years 3 and 6). 
For the sake of clarity, this Framework is solely concerned with gate fees, it is not about transporting waste from one place to another. Transportation is the subject of a separate Framework (which is running along similar time scales to this Framework). 
The information contained in this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is preliminary in
nature and may be subject to further amendment and revision. Accordingly, no
representation or warranty, expressed or implied, will be made and no liability is, or will
be, accepted by the Council as to the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of this
document. Any liability however arising is expressly disclaimed.
No expense in responding to this market engagement will be reimbursed by the Council.
We envisage that the market engagement will feed into the requirements and as such, we
reserve the right to alter the above information for the benefit of both Dorset Council and
the market.
If organisations wish to participate in this market engagement exercise, please request a
copy of the EOI form from Dorset Procurement at dp@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. 
The deadline for requests for the form is 28th April 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056670-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, TLK25 Dorset |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 13:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056670-2026
- 15 Jun 2026 at 13:44 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056258-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056670-2026
  16th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056258-2026
  15th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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