--- title: "THE SUPPLY OF MEDWAY AND GRAVESHAM TEXTILE COLLECTIONS 2026-2029" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dffe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dffe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dffe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dffe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-10" --- # THE SUPPLY OF MEDWAY AND GRAVESHAM TEXTILE COLLECTIONS 2026-2029 Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dffe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dffe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dffe.json) ## Summary The public procurement process led by Medway Council, in collaboration with Gravesham Council, seeks a provider for textile waste and shoe bank services, located primarily within council-owned car parks and selected privately owned sites in Kent, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "THE SUPPLY OF MEDWAY AND GRAVESHAM TEXTILE COLLECTIONS 2026-2029", falls under the category of services, specifically targeting textile waste and refuse recycling services. The current procurement stage is at the tender update phase. Interested parties have until 21 August 2026 to submit inquiries or apply through the open competition procurement method. The anticipated contract period is to commence on 1 October 2026, with an initial term of 12 months and potential extensions up until 2030, pending a 6-month review. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in waste management, textile recycling, and logistics. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the high standards of Health and Safety regulations and provide consistent service across various locations would be well-suited to compete. The contract requires regular service with a strong emphasis on sustainability, quality service, and accountability, providing an avenue for businesses to establish long-term partnerships with local councils. This open competition process makes it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their presence in the waste management industry within the region. ## Notice Medway Council and Gravesham Council are seeking a textile bank provider to supply textile/shoe banks to our Recycling Points in council owned car parks/sites and pre-agreed privately owned sites with permission. - To empty banks at each site at a frequency that prevents banks becoming full and overflowing. This will be at least once a week. - To remove excess textile/shoe waste from around banks if found at the time of emptying textile banks. - To provide monthly tonnage reports for each site to the relevant Council. - To pay an agreed rate per tonne in receipt of the monthly tonnage report to the relevant Council for which the bank belongs to. - To maintain the textile banks to a high standard in conjunction with Health and Safety regulations. The Contract is anticipated to commence 1st October 2026 and will continue for a period of 12 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months after the 6-month review. With an added option to extend for a further 2 years after that unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Textile-waste./ZSSHJ9UAQC To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZSSHJ9UAQC ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The Contract is anticipated to commence 1st October 2026 and will continue for a period of 12 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months after the 6-month review. With an added option to extend for a further 2 years after that unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075814-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHATHAM | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME4 4TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway | | Local authority | Medway | | Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton | | Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood | | Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 19620000 - Textile waste - 39510000 - Textile household articles - 90514000 - Refuse recycling services ## Release History - 10 Aug 2026 at 14:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075814-2026 - 10 Aug 2026 at 11:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075673-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075814-2026 10th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075673-2026 10th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZSSHJ9UAQC - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Textile-waste./ZSSHJ9UAQC - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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