Scope
Reference
DN802549
Description
The council intends to tender contracts for the disposal of all residual waste, which may include haulage. This covers approximately 78,000 tonnes of black bag waste and 12,100 tonnes of bulky waste, with the contracts scheduled to begin in September 2027.
In addition, the council plans to tender the processing of its comingled recycling, which may also include haulage. This involves around 35,000 tonnes of fully comingled material and is expected to start at the same time.
Due to the nature of the legacy councils (BCP Council was formed in April 2019), there are a number of waste contracts, some combined across legacy areas. As a result, the same type of waste may currently be managed differently depending on where it originated from e.g. directly delivered or bulked at a transfer station.
Prospective suppliers should be aware of our sustainability targets, and our ambition to deal with our waste as locally as possible to fulfil our proximity principle aspirations (although we understand our location in the south may offer some limitations).
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2029
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Contract locations
- UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Engagement
Engagement deadline
27 February 2026
Engagement process description
All PME documents must be submitted by either:
• Replying by the Supplying the South West eportal (https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) using the project reference DN802459.
• Sending it in an email to procurement.place@bcpcouncil.gov.uk marking your response 'DN802549 - Waste Disposal & Recycling Contracts For Sept 2027 - Preliminary Market Engagement Response' by 27/02/2026.
• Late submissions will not be considered. For inquiries or assistance, please contact the Strategic Procurement team at BCP Council at procurement.place@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or 01202 128989.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHYY-7342-PRHH
BCP Council Civic Centre
Bournemouth
BH2 6DY
United Kingdom
Region: UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government