Scope
Reference
CCS-24-330
Description
Contract for the collection, haulage and reprocessing of paper and card. Lot 1 bagged paper and card, lot 2 unbagged paper and card (we will be switching from bagged to unbagged during the contract)
Lot 1. Bagged Mixed Paper and Cardboard
Description
In 2023/24 a combined total of approximately 8,600 tonnes of mixed paper and cardboard was collected with single use plastic sacks used as a collection medium
Lot 2. Unbagged Paper and Cardboard
Description
In 2023/24 a combined total of approximately 8,600 tonnes of mixed paper and cardboard was collected with single use plastic sacks used as a collection medium. Residents requiring collection of large pieces of cardboard (boxes etc.) at the kerbside are requested to fold the material and place unbagged alongside the bags for collection, or alternatively deposit directly at one of our HWRC's.
Contract 1. Lot 1 – Bagged Mixed Paper and Cardboard
Lots
Lot 1. Bagged Mixed Paper and Cardboard
Supplier
Contract value
- £812,175 excluding VAT
- £974,608 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
13 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 27 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028
- Possible extension to 28 February 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Up to 60 months extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Contract locations
- UKL18 - Swansea
Contract 2. Lot 2 – Unbagged Mixed Paper and Cardboard
Lots
Lot 2. Unbagged Paper and Cardboard
Supplier
Contract value
- £812,175 excluding VAT
- £974,610 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
13 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 27 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028
- Possible extension to 28 February 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Up to 60 months possible extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Contract locations
- UKL18 - Swansea
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Bagged Mixed Paper and Cardboard
- 2 tenders received
- 2 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
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Unbagged Paper and Cardboard
- 2 tenders received
- 2 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
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lots that will not be awarded
Lot 3. Baled Cardboard
Description
In 2023/24 the council collected around 2,600 tonnes of cardboard boxes from businesses throughout the county. The cardboard is baled and stored prior to collection by the re-processor
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Date of decision not to award
12 February 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Print Waste - PW Commercial Co. Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTJM-8488-GYWX
Commerce House
Cheltenham
GL51 9AN
United Kingdom
Email: Info@printwaste.co.uk
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1 - Bagged Mixed Paper and Cardboard
Contract 2. Lot 2 - Unbagged Mixed Paper and Cardboard
Contracting authority
City & County of Swansea
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYD-8699-BJGD
Civic Centre
Swansea
SA1 3SN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lisa Evans
Telephone: +447966230649
Email: lisa.evans5@swansea.gov.uk
Website: http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
Region: UKL18 - Swansea
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales