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Tendring District Council · Local authority

In brief

Tendring District Council has announced plans to buy waste work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £100,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 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.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
11:59pm, Friday 30 October 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for waste contracts in this region (from 43 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Tendring District Council (TDC) is looking to procure a service for the provision of Waste Collection & Disposal to 3 Leisure Centres in the district. The locations are: - Clacton Leisure Centre, CO15 6DB - Dovercourt Bay Lifestyles, CO12 3TA - Walton-on-the-Naze Lifestyle, CO14 8PZ The service is a statutory under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and relates to the safe handling, collection, and disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous and washroom waste from centers.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Friday 30 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Bulk Waste Collection
1 December 2026 to 30 November 2028
What this lot covers

Collection of general waste and recyclable waste from designated bins and storage areas across all 3 leisure sites. Waste to be transported to a licensed disposal facility in compliance with UK Waste Regulations. Contractor to provide appropriate containers for bulk waste and food waste storage. Contractor to provide waste transfer notes for all collections.

Waste and street cleansing—
Sanitary Waste Collection
1 December 2026 to 30 November 2028
What this lot covers

Provision and servicing of sanitary bins in all female and accessible toilets. Sharp waste disposal in accordance with The Controlled Waste Regulations 2012 and Duty of Care requirements. Contractor to provide waste transfer notes for all collections.

Waste and street cleansing—
Air Freshners
1 December 2026 to 30 November 2028
What this lot covers

Supply and installation of air freshener units in all public toilets and changing areas. Units to be maintained and refilled regularly to ensure they are always operational Fragrance options to be agreed with the client. Contractor responsible for ensuring units are always operational.

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Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 077271-2026
  2. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 082530-2026

About the buyer

Tendring District CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

23

Awards

8

Suppliers it has used most for waste

All tenders and awards from Tendring District Council

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All open waste tenders
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From notice 077271-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 August 2026, last updated 1 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.