Planning

Secure Textile Shredding and Recycling Service

  • UBICO LIMITED

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

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-027591

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05269c

Published 27 May 2025, 10:03am



Scope

Description

The purpose of this contract is to outline the requirements and expectations for a textile recycling service specifically designed for corporate clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE). The service aims to promote sustainability, reduce waste, and ensure the responsible disposal or re-purposing of textile items.

The types of textiles produced by the Company include:

• Hi-Vis Garments;

• Ballistic Garments;

• Branded and unbranded uniform; and

• Safety Gloves and Footwear.

The textile recycling service should cover the following aspects:

• Collection: Provision of a convenient and efficient collection system for corporate clothing and PPE within the Company.

• Sorting and Processing: Proper sorting and processing of collected items, ensuring their suitability for recycling or repurposing.

• Recycling/Repurposing: Implementation of environmentally friendly techniques to recycle or repurpose the collected textiles (Repurposing not to include selling or distributing of whole garments).

• Reporting: Provision of regular reports on the quantity of textiles collected, recycled, and repurposed, along with environmental impact metrics (e.g., carbon emissions saved, water and energy consumption).

Total value (estimated)

  • £200,000 excluding VAT
  • £240,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
  • Possible extension to 30 September 2029
  • 4 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items
  • 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
  • 90700000 - Environmental services

Contract locations

  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)

Engagement

Engagement deadline

10 June 2025

Engagement process description

We are reaching out to invite interested suppliers and service providers to participate in a Market Engagement Exercise ahead of a planned procurement process for textile recycling services.

As part of our commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles, we are preparing to tender for a solution that enables the collection, sorting, recycling, and reuse of textiles, with the aim of diverting material from landfill and maximising environmental benefit.

Before finalising the tender documentation, we are seeking to understand the current market landscape, including:

• Available textile recycling technologies and capabilities

• Capacity and geographical coverage

• Innovative practices and value-added services

• Challenges or barriers suppliers face in this area

• Feedback on proposed service models or contract structure

This engagement is not part of a formal procurement process but is intended to inform our approach and ensure the upcoming tender is realistic, effective, and encourages strong market participation.

How to Participate:

We welcome your input through:

• A short survey/questionnaire, which will be shared with you once you confirm your interest in participating.

• You are also welcome to submit a brief capabilities statement, which would be greatly appreciated.

To express interest or to request further information, please contact Marius Pruteanu - Procurement Specialist at marius.pruteanu@ubico.co.uk by 10th June 2025.

We look forward to working collaboratively with the market to shape a forward-looking and impactful textile recycling service.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

30 June 2025


Contracting authority

UBICO LIMITED

  • Companies House: 07824292
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPZT-4245-XXTP

Central Depot

Cheltenham

GL51 9JZ

United Kingdom

Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire

Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)