Glass Packaging Collection and Recycling Service for Newark & Sherwood District Council

Newark and Sherwood District Council is seeking a qualified Service Provider to manage the collection, haulage, and reprocessing of glass packaging collected through its kerbside recycling service. The Council's recycling teams collect approximately 2,200 tonnes of mixed glass annually (including kerbside collections, commercial glass, and bring bank collections) and deliver it to their waste transfer station. The successful Service Provider will be responsible for purchasing the glass from the Council, arranging haulage from the transfer station to their reprocessing facility, and processing the glass for recycling. This is a concession contract where the Service Provider will establish a mutually beneficial financial arrangement with the Council to maximize revenue. The Service Provider must hold appropriate waste carrier licenses and ensure their reprocessing facility complies with all current environmental legislation and permits. The contract runs for an initial 2-year term starting 2 November 2026, with an option to extend for a further 2 years based on satisfactory performance. Interested operators should submit tenders by 12 noon on 15 September 2026 via the ProContract e-procurement portal (DN822606). This procurement follows the Procurement Act 2023 as an open procedure for below-threshold concession contracts and is managed by Welland Procurement in partnership with the Council.