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Recycling Infrastructure Contract

Milton Keynes City Council · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 24 Sept 2026, 11:20.

Opportunity overview

Milton Keynes is officially England’s top recycling city, and the second highest performer in the country according to new Government figures. Our aim is to be the number for recycling. This ambition will form a central part of the procurement to drive up both recycling and reuse (which also contributes towards recycling rate). This procurement is for the services of the City Council’s Waste Transfer Station, the Household Waste Recycling Centres and Organics (Food and Garden Waste Treatment) into one contract from 2028. To be operated by one Contractor Milton Keynes City Council ( The Council) are looking to engage with suppliers for the Recycling Infrastructure Contract. This contract will deliver assurances for the Council to maintain a clean, safe, hygienic environment that supports the health & well being of any Corporate Landlord portfolio user. A competitive procurement process will allow the Council to secure a contract that reflects updated service expectations, sustainability commitments, and statutory health and safety standards. Commencing in the 2028, the contract will be based on a 8-year plus 5-year term. The Council is looking to engage with suppliers who may be interested in this opportunity and will be holding a market engagement event on 22nd September 2026 via Microsoft Teams further details on times etc will be provided. If you are interested in attending please send a message by 16th September 2026 via the InTend correspondence providing the following details and an invitation will be sent. Company Name Name of Attendee Email address. For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home There may be an opportunity for 1:1 sessions after the market engagement event and further information will be given.

Classification

  • CPV45213270 — Construction works for recycling station
  • CPV45222100 — Waste-treatment plant construction work
  • CPV45222110 — Waste disposal site construction work
  • CPV45232470 — Waste transfer station
  • CPV90500000 — Refuse and waste related services
  • CPV90514000 — Refuse recycling services
  • CPV90533000 — Waste-tip management services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

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
2026-159
Main Procurement Category
services
Status
planned

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
16 Sept 2026, 23:59

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Updated Contract start and end date
Id
083854-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planned

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2028, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2036, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2041, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45213270
Description
Construction works for recycling station
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45222100
Description
Waste-treatment plant construction work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45222110
Description
Waste disposal site construction work
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232470
Description
Waste transfer station
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
90500000
Description
Refuse and waste related services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
90514000
Description
Refuse recycling services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
90533000
Description
Waste-tip management services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ12
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
Please refer to notice and Portal for further information For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home Any questions the Council have will be circulated in advance of the market engagement event
Due
16 Sept 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
083854-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
4 Sept 2026, 12:09
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Milton Keynes City Council
Id
GB-PPON-PLDZ-6131-PWZH

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PLDZ-6131-PWZH

Address

Street Address
Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East
Locality
Milton Keynes
Postal Code
MK9 3EJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ12

Contact

Name
Procurement Team
Telephone
01908691691

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Milton Keynes · UKJ12 · MK9 3EJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ12 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 047971-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 083653-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 083854-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·