Scope
Reference
DN784196
Description
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SALES CONTRACT, THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR BUYERS TO BUY SCRAP METAL FROM LCC.
This ITQ is seeking bids from organisations who are licensed to collect and purchase mixed scrap ferrous metal (Goods) from our Recycling and Household Waste Sites (RHWS) and Waste Transfer Stations (WTS) located in Leicestershire.
These organisations should be capable of providing ro-ro type containers at each Collection Point and provide an on request reliable collection of scrap and return of container service.
The awarded Buyer will pay for the Goods monthly based on the value and weight of the goods collected during that month both of which will vary month by month.
Value is calculated with reference to the Let's Recycle website for 5c light iron price per ton during the three months prior to collection.
As this is a sales contract, this is not considered a procurement under the Procurement Act 2023, however the Council would like to openly and transparently offer this opportunity publicly.
The value of Lot 4 on this notice has been set a £0 for publication purposes, however it should be noted that should Lot 4 be awarded it will hold an estimated value of Lots 1-3 combined, £3,720,000.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,720,000 excluding VAT
- £3,720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 14600000 - Metal ores and alloys
- 14700000 - Basic metals
Contract locations
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 3
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
The Invitation to Quote (ITQ) is offered in four Lots, either splitting Leicestershire into three geographic areas or providing a Lot for the whole of Leicestershire:
• Lot 1 - North Leicestershire
• Lot 2 - South West Leicestershire
• Lot 3 - South East Leicestershire
• Lot 4 - All of Leicestershire
Buyers may submit prices for one Lot or any combination of Lots, but note that the Council will award based on whichever of these two options offers the greatest income to the Council:
• Lots 1, 2, and 3
or
• Lot 4
Lot 1. North Leicestershire
Description
Lot 1 - North Leicestershire (average ~1,500 tonnes per year)
The Council is seeking an organisation to purchase and collect scrap ferrous metal ("Goods") from Collection Points in North Leicestershire.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,860,000 excluding VAT
- £1,860,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - South West Leicestershire
Description
Lot 2 - South West Leicestershire (average ~950 tonnes per year)
The Council is seeking an organisation to purchase and collect scrap ferrous metal ("Goods") from Collection Points in South West Leicestershire.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,178,000 excluding VAT
- £1,178,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3 - South East Leicestershire
Description
Lot 3 - South East Leicestershire (average ~550 tonnes per year)
The Council is seeking an organisation to purchase and collect scrap ferrous metal ("Goods") from Collection Points in South East Leicestershire.
Lot value (estimated)
- £682,000 excluding VAT
- £682,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Lot 4 - All of Leicestershire
Description
Lot 4 - All of Leicestershire (average ~3,000 tonnes per year).
The Council is seeking an organisation to purchase and collect scrap ferrous metal ("Goods") from Collection Points in Leicestershire.
The value of Lot 4 on this notice has been set a £0 for publication purposes, however it should be noted that should Lot 4 be awarded it will hold an estimated value of Lots 1-3 combined, £3,720,000.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. North Leicestershire
Lot 2. Lot 2 - South West Leicestershire
Lot 3. Lot 3 - South East Leicestershire
Lot 4. Lot 4 - All of Leicestershire
Detailed in the ITQ.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. North Leicestershire
Lot 2. Lot 2 - South West Leicestershire
Lot 3. Lot 3 - South East Leicestershire
Lot 4. Lot 4 - All of Leicestershire
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Qualitative Requirements | Buyers must submit responses sufficient to meet or exceed the Pass Criteria. Buyers that fail to reach the 'pass' threshold for ANY of the questions may not have the rest of their submission assessed... |
Quality |
| Sale Price | Only submissions passing the threshold for the Qualitative Requirements will have their Pricing Schedule assessed. Price will then hold a weighting of 100%. |
Price |
Weighting description
Pass/Fail
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Leicestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNHT-9235-VXDV
County Hall
Leicester
LE3 8RA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Bhavika Soni
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government