Scope
Reference
ITT_121613
Description
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (The Contracting Authority) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced recycling reprocessors for the purchase of mixed container glass inclusive of haulage as detailed in the Contract documents
At the conclusion of the procurement exercise, it is the Council's intention to award a contract for an initial period of one (1) year, with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months.
Total value (estimated)
- £360,000 excluding VAT
- £432,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
12 month extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
Contract locations
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per Tender Documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per Tender Documentation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 February 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 27 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Completion of Pricing Proforma |
Price | 80.00% |
| Technical | Method Statement Questions |
Quality | 20.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Not required. Well established market place.
Contracting authority
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDMD-4229-TQWR
General Offices
Ebbw Vale
NP23 6DN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sallyann Jones
Telephone: 01495 364834
Email: sallyann.jones@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Website: http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/
Region: UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales