Scope
Reference
Dry Mixed Recyclables
Description
RBWM require a contractor to provide reprocessing of dry mixed recycling.
We have over 140,000 residents living in 64,000 properties and collect circa 18,000 tonnes of dry mixed recycling. The main urban areas are Maidenhead, Windsor and Ascot, with a number of small villages and many rural properties.
RBWM provides a weekly waste and recycling collection service and resident satisfaction rates with the services provided are above 90%. Residents are very engaged with recycling and levels of dry recycling reflect this. We are constantly working with our collections contractor to ensure that the quality of recycling collected is high.
RBWM has contracts for the disposal of residual waste through Energy from Waste, food waste through anaerobic digestion and green waste through composting.
This contract will provide reprocessing for dry mixed recycling collected from households and schools within the borough.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,041,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The term of the Contract may be extended for two (2) further one (1) year periods to be agreed at the sole discretion of the council. Any extension of the Contract will be on the terms and conditions agreed in the Initial Term of Service provision unless such terms have been amended with the agreement of both parties.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
2 June 2025, 1:00pm
Electronic auction will be used
Yes
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 July 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 April 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Proposal | Price | 70% |
| Technical Proposal | Quality | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJQM-1124-QDHW
St Ives Road
Maidenhead
SL6 1RF
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@rbwm.gov.uk
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government