Scope
Reference
EPP0241
Description
Tendring District Council are aiming to secure a reliable, suitably qualified, licensed and efficient partner who will be responsible for the administrative management, timely collection and disposal of household clinical waste from domestic households within the district of Tendring.
This service is a critical component of the TDC's paid-for clinical waste collection; the existing contract expires on 31 December 2025. The service is statutory under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and relates to the safe handling, collection, and disposal of hazardous clinical waste from residential households.
Total value (estimated)
- £120,000 excluding VAT
- £144,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90524000 - Medical waste services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Engagement
Engagement deadline
25 August 2025
Engagement process description
Preliminary market engagement for clinical waste collection service for Tendring District Council.
Please see link to PME advert - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b2543db3-bd76-f011-813a-005056b64545
All correspondence is required to go through Proactis.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
3 September 2025
Contracting authority
Tendring District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPWL-8775-PCGW
Town Hall
Clacton-on-Sea
CO15 1SE
United Kingdom
Email: alex.ullmer@essex.gov.uk
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Essex County Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Assisted Procurement Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex