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title: "Processing & Recycling of Kerbside Collected Household Waste"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bae8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# Processing & Recycling of Kerbside Collected Household Waste

Buyer: REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bae8

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## Summary

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is planning a procurement process to select a supplier for the Processing & Recycling of Kerbside Collected Household Waste, in collaboration with Middlesbrough Council. Positioned in the services category, this procurement is noted under the industry classification of Refuse and Waste Related Services. Located within the UKC12 region, the procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key engagement sessions scheduled for the weeks commencing 29th June and 6th July 2026. The prospective contract is set to commence on 1st April 2027, with tender documentation anticipated in September or October 2026. Interested organisations are encouraged to participate in the market engagement exercise to gain insights and contribute feedback prior to the issue of tender documents, which will facilitate the strategic objectives, service specification, and procurement process.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and recycling services to establish or expand their operations within the public sector. With an anticipated gross value of £9,600,000, it is ideal for small and medium enterprises capable of innovative service delivery, risk management, and commercial arrangement propositions. Participation in the preliminary market engagement will empower businesses with valuable insight into strategic objectives and delivery models, fostering potential growth and competitiveness in securing future contracts with public authorities like Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council and Middlesbrough Council. The focus on equal access and opportunity ensures that enterprises of varying scales have a fair chance to compete.

## Notice

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is undertaking a procurement process to appoint a supplier for the provision of Processing & Recycling of Kerbside Collected Household Waste. This is a joint procurement process for a contract award for Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and Middlesbrough Council The new contract is required from 1st April 2027.

### Planning Information

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council & Middlesbrough Council are inviting interested organisations to take part in a Market Engagement exercise, ahead of an anticipate Procurement exercise to appoint a supplier for the provision of Processing & Recycling of Kerbside Collected Household Waste.
The engagement will provide information on the proposed service specification, strategic objectives, and anticipated procurement process. It will also give suppliers the opportunity to provide feedback on delivery models, risk allocation, commercial arrangements, and innovation opportunities.
Tender documentation is expected to be issued in September/October 2026.
One-to-one provider engagement sessions are available w/c 29th June and 6th July 2026, these sessions are 60-minute appointments to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Where appropriate, anonymised or summary feedback from the engagement exercise may be shared with all interested parties to support transparency and equal treatment.
The Council will ensure that information obtained during engagement is managed fairly and that no participant receives an unfair competitive advantage.
Providers wishing to register attendance must do so in writing to procurement@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk. Please provide your organisation's name and name of those wishing to attend, along with email addresses.
If you are unable to attend on the dates provided but would like to discuss the forthcoming opportunity with the Council, please email and we will endeavour to arrange a call to discuss.
Participation in this preliminary market engagement exercise is voluntary. Participation does not guarantee inclusion in any subsequent procurement process. Non-participation will not disadvantage any potential bidder. All bidders in the future procurement will have equal access to relevant information.
Information submitted as part of this engagement will be used solely for the purpose of informing the procurement process and will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058886-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC12 South Teesside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 10:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058886-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058886-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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