Scope
Reference
DN784196
Description
This ITQ is seeked bids from organisations who are licensed to collect and purchase mixed scrap ferrous metal (Goods) from our Recycling and Household Waste Sites (RHWS) and Waste Transfer Stations (WTS) located in Leicestershire.
These organisations should be capable of providing ro-ro type containers at each Collection Point and provide an on request reliable collection of scrap and return of container service.
The awarded Buyer will pay for the Goods monthly based on the value and weight of the goods collected during that month both of which will vary month by month. As a result, this agreement constitutes an income generating contract for the Council.
This quotation process is not a procurement exercise, and therefore the Procurement Act 2023 does not apply to this competition. It is being published solely for transparency purposes.
Lot 1. North Leicestershire
Description
Lot 1 - North Leicestershire (average ~1,500 tonnes per year)
The Council is seeking an organisation to purchase and collect scrap ferrous metal ("Goods") from Collection Points in North Leicestershire.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - South West Leicestershire
Description
Lot 2 - South West Leicestershire (average ~950 tonnes per year)
The Council is seeking an organisation to purchase and collect scrap ferrous metal ("Goods") from Collection Points in South West Leicestershire.
Lot 3. Lot 3 - South East Leicestershire
Description
Lot 3 - South East Leicestershire (average ~550 tonnes per year)
The Council is seeking an organisation to purchase and collect scrap ferrous metal ("Goods") from Collection Points in South East Leicestershire.
Contract 1
Lots
Lot 3. Lot 3 - South East Leicestershire
Supplier
Contract value
- £781,339 excluding VAT
- £937,607 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
27 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
27 November 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
3 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 February 2026 to 31 January 2034
- 7 years, 11 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 14600000 - Metal ores and alloys
Contract 2
Lots
Lot 1. North Leicestershire
Lot 2. Lot 2 - South West Leicestershire
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,065,985 excluding VAT
- £3,679,183 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
27 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
27 November 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
3 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 February 2026 to 31 January 2034
- 7 years, 11 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 14600000 - Metal ores and alloys
Contract locations
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Information about tenders
Lot 1. North Leicestershire
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Lot 2 - South West Leicestershire
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Lot 3 - South East Leicestershire
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
Chris Allsop Metal Recycling Ltd
Lodge on the Wolds
Nottingham
NG12 3HG
United Kingdom
Email: ryan@chrisallsopmetals.co.uk
Region: UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1
Donald Ward Ltd
Donald Ward House
Ilkeston
DE7 5JB
United Kingdom
Email: jmitton@ward.com
Region: UKF13 - South and West Derbyshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2
Contracting authority
Leicestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNHT-9235-VXDV
County Hall
Leicester
LE3 8RA
United Kingdom
Email: Commissioning.Support@leics.gov.uk
Website: http://www.leics.gov.uk
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government