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title: "Materials Marketing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b5bf"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b5bf.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-16"
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# Materials Marketing

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b5bf

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## Summary

Essex County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Materials Marketing," specific to the services industry category, focusing on refuse and waste-related services. The contract involves managing the disposal of approximately 70,000 tonnes of waste and recyclate from 21 Recycling Centres for Household Waste (RCHWs) across the Essex region. With a goal to commence in April 2028 and conclude by the end of March 2032, this substantial contract is valued at £4,800,000 gross. Notable future procurement activities include an expected notice on or after 1st November 2026, providing further details. The project has been classified under the legal framework "UKPGA 2023/54," and it presents a significant upcoming business opportunity for relevant service providers.

This contract offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and refuse services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to consider this tender, given its design to support SME suitability. Companies with the capability to identify and establish processing outlets for diverse waste streams and those experienced in managing waste at the regional level would find this contract especially relevant. Involvement in such a large-scale project can enhance a business's profile in public sector procurement and contribute to developing long-term partnerships with government entities like Essex County Council.

## Notice

This contract will be for the management of the disposal of approximately 70,000 tonnes of waste and recyclate collected at RCHWs across Essex. The RCHWs are currently run by Essex County Council, the winning supplier would be responsible for finding outlets for the processing of a variety of waste streams from the 21 RCHWs in Essex, at the contract inception date these RCHWs may transfer to the new unitary authorities formed by the LGR process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056556-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| 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 | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 10:41 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056556-2026
- 16 Jun 2026 at 10:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056550-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056556-2026
  16th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056550-2026
  16th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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