Scope
Description
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (BGCBC), hereinafter referred to as the Authority, invites Tenders, in accordance with the Authority's Requirements and subject to the attached terms and conditions to set up a contractual agreement relating to the sale of baled aluminium cans from household collections.
At the conclusion of the procurement exercise, it is the Council's intention to award a contract for an initial period of two (2) years, with the option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months.
Total value (estimated)
- £308,000 excluding VAT
- £369,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
For a period of 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
Contract locations
- UKL1 - West Wales and the 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
21 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 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
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Completion of Pricing Proforma. |
Price | 80.00% |
| Technical | Method Statement Questions |
Quality | 20.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Not required.
Contracting authority
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDMD-4229-TQWR
General Offices
Ebbw Vale
NP23 6DN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Natalie Schofield
Telephone: 01495 364833
Email: natalie.schofield@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