Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bba-ba6f-722c-8727-614f99a2e180/contract-for-the-operation-of-18-household-waste-recycling-centres-hwrcs-and awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Contract for the operation of 18 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC's) and 2 waste Transfers stations [Devon County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/devon-county-council) Estimated value £85,000,000 Published 16 Dec 2025 Deadline Closed 22 Sept 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender As a Waste Disposal Authority, Devon County Council is responsible for providing facilities (Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs)), at which members of the public can discard their bulky household waste. The Authority tendered this service provision in 2016, with an initial term of 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2022 and a maximum extension period of a further 4 years. The Authority has extended the contract for the maximum extension period, meaning that the contract will officially end on 31st March 2026. As such, a tender exercise is required to put in place a new contract for the HWRC and two Transfer Station for 1st April 2026. We are proposing to undertake a market engagement process in early 2025, once a service review has taken place the preferred delivery model has been identified and has received Cabinet approval. The initial term to be for a period of approx. 5 years with a maximum extension period of 5 years. The total costs above are based on the 2023/24 annual costs multiplied by 10 years (5 year initial term + 5 year extension). ## CPV classification Refuse and waste related services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0518a2-2025-12-16T12:31:22Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0518a2-2025-12-16T12:31:22Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Devon County Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/devon-county-council) [Sector More Sewage, refuse, cleaning & environmental tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/sewage-refuse-cleaning-environmental) ## More tenders like this [Cleansing and Minor Maintenance of Public Conveniences and Locking/Unlocking of other Council Assets · Dover District Council · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-cac5-7136-be28-4cc48dc3d737/cleansing-and-minor-maintenance-of-public-conveniences-and-lockingunlocking-of) [Provision of Compactor and Skip Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Services · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council · 21 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-cc93-70d6-8a3e-dcc2dadf159a/provision-of-compactor-and-skip-inspection-maintenance-and-repair-services) [Tipping and Waste Disposal Framework Agreement - Ref 01044 · Tai Tarian Ltd · 43 days left · 1 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1592e-eb96-720b-86e3-9e68da7861b7/tipping-and-waste-disposal-framework-agreement-ref-01044) [Building-cleaning services – Neteja i desinfecció d'edificis i equipaments municipals. · Ajuntament de Tossa de Mar · 29 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-63e8-7185-992a-0e5dc4502aee/spain-building-cleaning-services-neteja-i-desinfeccio-dedificis-i-equipamen) [Refuse and waste related services – Odbiór i przyjęcie do zagospodarowania odpadów · Zakład Gospodarki Komunalnej i Mieszkaniowej w Koronowie Sp. z o.o. · 35 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156aa-0f0f-71bc-8b26-f13445721c21/poland-refuse-and-waste-related-services-odbior-i-przyjecie-do-zagospodarowa) [Refuse disposal and treatment – Separace kovů ze škváry · SAKO Brno, a.s. · 37 days left · 25 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ca8b-71b6-a1e0-90da1abc58dc/czechia-refuse-disposal-and-treatment-separace-kovu-ze-skvary)