Scope
Reference
FI/PRO/TEN/608
Description
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is currently using various contractors to provide the safe removal and recycling, reprocessing and recovery of a range of recyclables from our five Household Recycling Centres located across the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough area.
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is committed to improving and minimising its impact on the environment by using environmentally friendly materials, practices and technologies where available. The Council is also committed to the Waste Hierarchy as stated in the revised Waste Framework Directive and encourages proposals from companies using practices to move the treatment of the waste up the Hierarchy.
The service provision will include the following services:
• Transportation and recycling, reprocessing and recovery from Household Recycling Centres
• Transportation and reuse of a range of recyclables from Household Recycling Centres
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2027
- Possible extension to 30 November 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
Contract locations
- UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
Engagement
Engagement deadline
25 July 2025
Engagement process description
Through this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise (PME), the Council is seeking to improve their understanding of the latest developments in recycling, reprocessing, and recovery of recyclables and how they might incorporate any developments they deem relevant in their tender documentation.
This PME will consist of a questionnaire which aims to gather information on solutions that prioritise waste management options within the waste hierarchy and address the following requirements (but are not limited to):
• Capacity and Capability of the Providers in the Market
The Council would like a better understanding of the current marketplace and whether it is capable of providing the safe removal and recycling, reprocessing and recovery of a range of recyclables.
• Transportation Costs
The Council would like a better understanding of pricing variances if transportation is included in the recycling, reprocessing and recovery costs.
• Upcoming Legislation
The Council would like a better understanding of methodologies that are available to remain compliant with persistent organic pollutants (POPs) guidance.
• Market Changes
The Council would like a better understanding of any anticipated market changes that would affect the pricing for recycling, reprocessing and recovery of materials.
In addition, depending on the volume of responses, the Council may wish to follow up the questionnaire with face to face or virtual meetings with respondents.
Each meeting will provide an opportunity for further mutual understanding of the individual response and any potential issues around this procurement including, but not limited to any risks or issues that may not have previously been considered. Further details of the follow up communications can be found within the PME documentation.
No supplier engagement has taken place prior to this notice.
Interested suppliers can find further information, all the relevant documentation, and respond to the questionnaire on eSourcingNI (https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/). Clarifications must be submitted via the secure messaging function on eSourcingNI.The submission deadline is 12:00noon on Friday, 25 July 2025.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
8 August 2025
Contracting authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPMH-6391-HGCQ
50 Stiles Way
Antrim
BT41 2UB
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland