Scope
Reference
ERFX1008777
Description
Cardiff Council is looking to secure a 6 month recycling contract (with an optional 6-month extension) for the Transportation and Processing of Street Litter. The estimated monthly tonnage available is approximately 400t, however this tonnage is not guaranteed and is subject to seasonal fluctuations.
The Contractor will be responsible for the processing and disposal of all waste and must provide the Authority with a guaranteed minimum recycling rate of 70%.
This process is intended to inform the Council's understanding of the market and is not part of a formal procurement process. Should the Council decide to proceed, a formal procurement process may follow at a later date.
Any responses received will not prejudice any involvement in a future procurement process and will not include or preclude any organisation from participating in any future procurement process. All information provided as part of this exercise will be provided to all parties involved in any future procurement exercise. Local Authorities are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and cannot guarantee that information received will remain confidential.
• Can you please provide the Council relevant experience of providing collection and treatment services for similar material and tonnages to this contract.
• Can you supply the Council with details on how recycling targets can be maximised.
• Please provide the Council with an example of the structure of your charges for such a service.
All responses to the above questions must be submitted via https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login by searching the reference ERFX1008777
Total value (estimated)
- £743,200 excluding VAT
- £891,840 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 April 2026 to 20 October 2026
- Possible extension to 20 April 2027
- 1 year, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90511300 - Litter collection services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Engagement
Engagement deadline
17 February 2026
Engagement process description
All information relating to the opportunity can be found by searching for the opportunity (ERFX1008777) via https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Please ensure all responses to the questions contained within the notice are submitted via https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
9 March 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Cardiff Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHP-5769-YHRQ
County Hall
Cardiff
CF10 4UW
United Kingdom
Contact name: William Rees
Telephone: 0000
Email: HighwaysWasteandParks@cardiff.gov.uk
Website: http://www.cardiff.gov.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales