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title: "Provision of Processing West of England Mattress Waste 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c18b"
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buyer: "SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# Provision of Processing West of England Mattress Waste 2026

Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c18b

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## Summary

The public procurement process of the "Provision of Processing West of England Mattress Waste 2026" is currently in the tender stage, led by South Gloucestershire Council alongside a consortium comprising Bristol City Council, Bath & North East Somerset Council, and North Somerset Council. The focus of this tender is on refuse and waste related services, specifically targeting the effective processing of mattress waste. The procurement is for a project duration of one year initially, with potential extensions up to two additional years. The tender is carried out under an open procedure with the submission deadline set for 31 July 2026, and the award period concluding on 17 August 2026. Contract commencement is anticipated on 5 October 2026, covering regions UKK12 and UKK11 within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste processing and environmental protection services. Companies with the capacity to handle large volumes of mattress waste, adhering to quality (20%) and price (80%) criteria, will find this tender particularly advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the necessary financial and environmental regulatory standards. The emphasis on contract division offers an opportunity for multiple vendors to be awarded parts of the contract, fostering competitive business growth while contributing to sustainable waste management practices. The contract requires bidders to possess relevant permits and licenses, ensuring they can meet the contract's demands effectively.

## Notice

The West of England Partnership (which comprises of South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) Bristol City Council (BCC) Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES) and North Somerset Council (NSC) are seeking a Mattress Processing Contract for an initial period of 1 year plus with the option to extend for a further period/period of 2 years. The fundamental purpose of the Contract is to provide reliable, effective and satisfactory processing of Mattress Waste originating from members of the public to the The Partnership HWRCs and any mattresses collected at the transfer stations in such a way as to protect the environment The Contract may be awarded to 1 or more Contractors depending on the capacity of bidders' sites, Where there are multiple Contracts awarded, contract waste will be divided between these Contracts.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial term of one year, with the option to extend for up to a further two years.

### Planning Information

This Notice is to inform the market that preliminary market engagement has taken place in relation to the West of England Processing of Mattress waste tender. 
The Contracting Authority (South Gloucestershire Council) undertook a desktop analysis of possible market options, contacted some suppliers and discussed key aspects of service delivery and asked questions to ascertain key facts regarding the process of mattress disposal to inform the specification. This was to develop the authority’s requirements and approach to the procurement, and identify potential suppliers that may be able to supply the services required.
As part of this preliminary market engagement South Gloucestershire Council sought to best place the tender for the market to bid and to also meet the West of England requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061876-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | £1,600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL; BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL; NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS37 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of, TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 14:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061876-2026
- 1 Jul 2026 at 14:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061859-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061876-2026
  1st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061859-2026
  1st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.southglos.gov.uk

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