Planning

Domestic Mixed Recyclables Haulage and Treatment - Preliminary Market Engagement

  • Wigan Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-012589

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04fc2a

Published 2 April 2025, 3:29pm



Scope

Reference

DN769387

Description

Wigan Council will be seeking a service provider to haul and treat it's mixed recycling collected from domestic properties. The contract is expected to start in 2026 and we propose medium term contract of six year. We would like to seek the views of service providers. During the contract term, legislation will come into force requiring the local authority to collect specific items. We would like to gather industry view on:

A) Developing our specification/requirements

B) Pricing Structure

C) Flexible Terms.

D) Performance Indicators (KPIs)

E) Social value

As part of the evidence gathering, we would like to visit material recovery facilities to gather evidence on progress towards meeting these requirements. The consultation is primarily aimed at operators of material recovery facilities, so we may limit the number of consultees based upon whether the service provider demonstrates the evidence of knowledge and experience to be able to deliver the capacity to process our material.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 January 2026 to 30 December 2028
  • Possible extension to 31 December 2030
  • 5 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Engagement

Engagement deadline

1 July 2025

Engagement process description

Wigan Council are seeking views on procuring the haulage and treatment of its mixed recyclables, with the intention of commencing a new contract in early 2026. The council are considering a medium arrangement 6 years in length, and is interested in seeking views on

A) Developing our specification/requirements

B) Pricing Structure

C) Flexible Terms.

D) Performance Indicators (KPIs)

E) Social value

During the contract period, legislation will come into force requiring local authorities to collect specific items. As part of the evidence gathering we would like to visit material recovery facilities to discuss progress towards meeting these requirement. The engagement will run from 07/04/2025 to 05/07/2025


Contracting authority

Wigan Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCGG-6481-TZPW

Town Hall, Library Street

Wigan

WN1 1YN

United Kingdom

Contact name: Mr. Peter Davies

Email: P.Davies@wigan.gov.uk

Website: https://www.wigan.gov.uk

Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government