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Cyngor Gwynedd Framework Agreement for Recycling and / or Dispoasl of Inert Waste Rubble

Cyngor Gwynedd · Local or regional public body

In brief

Cyngor Gwynedd is looking for suppliers for waste work (Wales).

It is a framework worth up to £400,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 December 2026.

It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 1pm, Monday 26 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 1pm, Monday 19 October 2026
Bids by: 1pm, Monday 26 October 2026

How bids are scored

1a - arfon

Lot 1 A - Arfon 90% · Lot 1A - Arfon 10%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

2D - Dwyfor

Lot 2D - Dwyfor 90% · Lot 2D - Dwyfor 10%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

3M - Meirionnydd

Lot 3M - Meirionnydd 90% · Lot 3M - Meirionnydd 10%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 21 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £400,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Tender documents

All Documents pertaining to this procurements can be found in Etenderwales ITT127081

The buyer expects to buy this again around September 2030.

What the notice says

Cyngor Gwynedd is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the recycling and/or disposal of inert waste (Rubble) collected from Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) located throughout Gwynedd. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint suitably qualified and licensed service providers capable of accepting, handling, transporting (where applicable), recycling and/or disposing of Inert waste Rubble in accordance with all applicable environmental legislation. The Authority wishes to maximise recycling performance whilst ensuring compliance with waste management regulations and delivering value for money. The requirement is divided into the following geographical lots: Lot 1A – Arfon Area Lot 2D – Dwyfor Area Lot 3M – Meirionnydd Area

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 27 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £400,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Wales?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 3 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 1pm, Monday 19 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 1pm, Monday 26 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
1a - arfon 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2028 What this lot covers This is for Arfon Area only	Waste and street cleansing	£133,330
2D - Dwyfor 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2028 What this lot covers Lot 2d - Dwyfor Area	Waste and street cleansing	£133,333
3M - Meirionnydd 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2028 What this lot covers This is for Meirionnydd Area only	Waste and street cleansing	£133,333

Timeline

25 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 091050-2026

About the buyer

Cyngor GwyneddLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for waste

Lucion Services Limited1 contract

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From notice 091050-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.