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Opportunity overview
Lancashire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of services for the Collection, Transportation and Recycling of Gypsum Containing Waste.
In summary, the services will comprise the collection, direct transportation, weighing and recycling of up to 4,450 Tonnes per annum of Gypsum Containing Waste from Authority Waste Facilities.
The Services are being procured on the basis of four (4) lots comprising Gypsum Containing Waste per Lot of:
▪️Lot 1 - East Lancashire = up to 1,500 Tonnes per annum,
▪️Lot 2 - North Lancashire = up to 1,200 Tonnes per annum,
▪️Lot 3 - South Lancashire = up to 1,100 Tonnes per annum,
▪️Lot 4 - West Lancashire = up to 650 Tonnes per annum.
The Authority is seeking to appoint a single Provider for each Lot.
Please see the tender documents for more information about the scope and requirements.
Any Framework Agreement awarded for the required Services may be accessed and used by the Authority and any successor local authority that assumes the Authority's functions, property, rights or liabilities under the Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008.
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
MH/CORP/LCC/26/605
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
The tender documents are available on Lancashire County Council's electronic tendering site: www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/
Use of this system does not require high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high-level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the system/software and advice is free of charge. Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation. Tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible during the tender period.
Please see www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ for further information.
Has Recurrence
Yes
Published risks
Central Government has invited participation by Lancashire County Council in Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). This process has the potential to lead to one or more unitary local government organisations in Lancashire. The contract may be assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to Lancashire County Council or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor.
Any changes to the status of Waste Disposal Authorities and Waste Collection Authorities in Lancashire through LGR may increase or decrease the volumes of Gypsum Containing Waste.
Any significant changes to regulations that may affect the composition of the Gypsum Containing Waste outputs.
Each Lot will be a single supplier framework agreement, with prices set in the framework agreement.
If Lancashire County Council elects to source services through the agreement then it shall award any contracts in accordance with the terms laid down in the agreement by placing an order with the provider.
Please see the tender documents for more information.
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Languages
en
Tender Period
Ends
20 Nov 2026, 11:00
Enquiry period
Ends
9 Nov 2026, 23:59
Expected award period
Ends
20 Jan 2027, 23:59
Recurrence
Dates
Entry 1
Starts
20 Oct 2030, 23:59
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Title
East Lancashire
Description
The Services will comprise the collection, direct transportation, weighing and recycling of up to 1,500 tonnes of Gypsum Containing Waste from Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in East Lancashire.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Value
Including VAT
1,095,600
Amount
913,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Weighting Description
A mixture of pass/fail questions and weighted scores, as detailed above. Please see tender documents for further information.
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Award Stage Questionnaire
Description
A series of pass/fail questions relating to:
▪️ Provider Facility Details and Transportation
▪️Recovery Facility Details (if applicable)
▪️ Method Statements - Process Overview
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Weighting 90%
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Weighting 10%
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Financial capacity.
Insurances.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Relevant experience and contract examples.
Experience of sub-contractor management.
Health and safety.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
The initial term is twenty four (24) months from the service commencement date and the Council may, in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods providing that the maximum term does not exceed forty eight (48) months.
Options
Description
Lancashire County Council reserves the option during the contract term to procure additional volumes of the services where waste volumes exceed forecast levels, or where operational requirements change. Any such options will be exercised at the Authority's discretion and will be within the scope of services stated in this notice.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
North Lancashire
Description
The Services comprise the collection, direct transportation, weighing and recycling of up to 1,200 tonnes of Gypsum Containing Waste from Household Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in North Lancashire.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Value
Including VAT
748,800
Amount
624,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Weighting Description
A mixture of pass/fail questions and weighted scores, as detailed above. Please see tender documents for further information.
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Award Stage Questionnaire
Description
A series of pass/fail questions relating to:
▪️ Provider Facility Details and Transportation
▪️Recovery Facility Details (if applicable)
▪️ Method Statements - Process Overview
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Weighting 90%
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Weighting 10%
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Financial capacity.
Insurances.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Relevant experience and contract examples.
Experience of sub-contractor management.
Health and safety.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
The initial term is twenty four (24) months from the service commencement date and the Council may, in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods providing that the maximum term does not exceed forty eight (48) months.
Options
Description
Lancashire County Council reserves the option during the contract term to procure additional volumes of the services where waste volumes exceed forecast levels, or where operational requirements change. Any such options will be exercised at the Authority's discretion and will be within the scope of services stated in this notice.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
South Lancashire
Description
The Services will comprise the collection, direct transportation, weighing and recycling of up to 1,100 tonnes of Gypsum Containing Waste from Household Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in South Lancashire.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Value
Including VAT
691,200
Amount
576,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Weighting Description
A mixture of pass/fail questions and weighted scores, as detailed above. Please see tender documents for further information.
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Award Stage Questionnaire
Description
A series of pass/fail questions relating to:
▪️ Provider Facility Details and Transportation
▪️Recovery Facility Details (if applicable)
▪️ Method Statements - Process Overview
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Weighting 90%
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Weighting 10%
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Financial capacity.
Insurances.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Relevant experience and contract examples.
Experience of sub-contractor management.
Health and safety.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
The initial term is twenty four (24) months from the service commencement date and the Council may, in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods providing that the maximum term does not exceed forty eight (48) months.
Options
Description
Lancashire County Council reserves the option during the contract term to procure additional volumes of the services where waste volumes exceed forecast levels, or where operational requirements change. Any such options will be exercised at the Authority's discretion and will be within the scope of services stated in this notice.
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
West Lancashire
Description
The Services will comprise the collection, direct transportation, weighing and recycling of up to 650 tonnes of Gypsum Containing Waste from Household Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in West Lancashire.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Value
Including VAT
337,200
Amount
281,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Weighting Description
A mixture of pass/fail questions and weighted scores, as detailed above. Please see tender documents for further information.
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Award Stage Questionnaire
Description
A series of pass/fail questions relating to:
▪️ Provider Facility Details and Transportation
▪️Recovery Facility Details (if applicable)
▪️ Method Statements - Process Overview
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Weighting 90%
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Weighting 10%
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Financial capacity.
Insurances.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Relevant experience and contract examples.
Experience of sub-contractor management.
Health and safety.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
The initial term is twenty four (24) months from the service commencement date and the Council may, in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods providing that the maximum term does not exceed forty eight (48) months.
Options
Description
Lancashire County Council reserves the option during the contract term to procure additional volumes of the services where waste volumes exceed forecast levels, or where operational requirements change. Any such options will be exercised at the Authority's discretion and will be within the scope of services stated in this notice.
3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
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047780-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
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065577-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
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098962-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders for four regional lots to collect, directly transport, weigh and recycle gypsum-containing waste from Household Waste Recycling Centres. Total throughput is up to 4,450 tonnes per annum, with one provider intended for each lot.
Who this may suit
Relevant to waste-management providers able to deliver collection, transport, weighing and recycling of gypsum-containing waste in Lancashire. Tender-document requirements are not included in the supplied evidence.
Key points identified
Required servicesCollection, direct transportation, weighing and recycling of gypsum-containing wasteEvidence: "the services will comprise the collection, direct transportation, weighing and recycling"
Provider appointmentOne provider per lotEvidence: "The Authority is seeking to appoint a single Provider for each Lot."
Lot 1 volumeUp to 1,500 tonnes per annumEvidence: Lot 1 description: "up to 1,500 tonnes"
94% approved-analysis confidence7 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders for four regional lots to collect, directly transport, weigh and recycle gypsum-containing waste from Household Waste Recycling Centres. Total throughput is up to 4,450 tonnes per annum, with one provider intended for each lot.
Who this may suit
Relevant to waste-management providers able to deliver collection, transport, weighing and recycling of gypsum-containing waste in Lancashire. Tender-document requirements are not included in the supplied evidence.
Key deliverables
Collection of gypsum-containing waste
Direct transportation from HWRCs
Weighing of waste
Recycling of gypsum-containing waste
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
7 criteria identified
Required services
99% confidence
Collection, direct transportation, weighing and recycling of gypsum-containing waste
View supporting evidence
"the services will comprise the collection, direct transportation, weighing and recycling"
Provider appointment
98% confidence
One provider per lot
View supporting evidence
"The Authority is seeking to appoint a single Provider for each Lot."
Lot 1 volume
99% confidence
Up to 1,500 tonnes per annum
View supporting evidence
Lot 1 description: "up to 1,500 tonnes"
Lot 2 volume
99% confidence
Up to 1,200 tonnes per annum
View supporting evidence
Lot 2 description: "up to 1,200 tonnes"
Lot 3 volume
99% confidence
Up to 1,100 tonnes per annum
View supporting evidence
Lot 3 description: "up to 1,100 tonnes"
Lot 4 volume
99% confidence
Up to 650 tonnes per annum
View supporting evidence
Lot 4 description: "up to 650 tonnes"
Supplier eligibility requirements
96% confidence
Unknown from supplied notice content; refer to tender documents.
View supporting evidence
"Please see the tender documents for more information about the scope and requirements."
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Total maximum value
99% confidence
GBP 2,394,000
View supporting evidence
process value_max: 2394000 GBP
Lot 1 value
99% confidence
GBP 913,000
View supporting evidence
Lot 1 value_amount: 913000 GBP
Lot 2 value
99% confidence
GBP 624,000
View supporting evidence
Lot 2 value_amount: 624000 GBP
Lot 3 value
99% confidence
GBP 576,000
View supporting evidence
Lot 3 value_amount: 576000 GBP
Lot 4 value
99% confidence
GBP 281,000
View supporting evidence
Lot 4 value_amount: 281000 GBP
Commercial terms and contract duration
99% confidence
Unknown from supplied content.
View supporting evidence
No contract start, end, or detailed commercial terms are supplied.
Delivery
Delivery area
99% confidence
East, North, South and West Lancashire, by lot
View supporting evidence
Lot titles are "East Lancashire", "North Lancashire", "South Lancashire" and "West Lancashire".
Collection origin
98% confidence
Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs)
View supporting evidence
Lot descriptions state waste is collected "from Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs)" or "Household Recycling Centres (HWRCs)".
Detailed requirements unavailable in supplied evidence
99% confidence
Tender documents are referenced but their contents were not supplied; technical specifications, qualification criteria, certifications, pricing terms and contract duration are unknown.
View supporting evidence
"Please see the tender documents for more information about the scope and requirements."
Framework wording
91% confidence
The notice refers to a possible framework agreement, but the supplied fields do not establish the final contractual structure or duration.
View supporting evidence
"Any Framework Agreement awarded for the required Services may be accessed and used..."
Volume uncertainty
99% confidence
All stated volumes are maximum annual quantities, not guaranteed tonnages.
View supporting evidence
Each lot is described as "up to" a stated number of tonnes; overall quantity is "up to 4,450 Tonnes per annum".
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