Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c16-fc1f-71eb-b75b-efcaa70df4b3/medium-term-residual-waste-disposal-framework awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Medium Term Residual Waste Disposal Framework [Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Estimated value £200,000,000 Published 13 Nov 2017 Deadline Closed 25 Oct 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 Essex County Council (ECC) and Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Southend) are responsible for arranging for the disposal of all waste collected by the waste collection authorities, in their respective areas under their duties as waste disposal authorities. ECC and Southend are also responsible for arranging the disposal of waste collected at Recycling Centres for Household Waste,(Household Waste Recycling Centres in Southend) and the disposal of litter and refuse collected by litter authorities. This procurement is to appoint providers for the disposal of refuse derived fuel (RDF) and mixed residual municipal solid waste (MSW) to a framework for various lots as described in the Services Specification set out in the Framework Agreement, namely:(1)Disposal Only of RDF and/or MSW;(2)Disposal Only of MSW (Contingency);(3)Disposal Only of bulky waste (Contingency);(4) Transfer & Disposal of direct-delivered waste(Contingency)and (5)Transfer & Haulage of direct-delivered waste (Contingency). ## CPV classification Refuse disposal and treatment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c2a248ce-a6c4-4de8-a1b9-91afa0d26b21) 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 Essex County Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) [Sector More Sewage, refuse, cleaning & environmental tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/sewage-refuse-cleaning-environmental) ## More tenders like this [Pest Control Services Concession 2027-30 (FH2610191) · The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-44f9-7309-afae-daba3a678a46/pest-control-services-concession-2027-30-fh2610191) [Invitation to Tender Window Cleaning Services - Wirral · Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1539a-cf1d-702b-9ffd-93cfa91d3c7c/invitation-to-tender-window-cleaning-services-wirral) [Cleaning services – Úklidové služby pro budovy JP · České vysoké učení technické v Praze · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4b75-72e0-8073-c7b65b5d95d9/czechia-cleaning-services-uklidove-sluzby-pro-budovy-jp) [Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services – Vaarajätepalvelu · Helsingin yliopiston kiinteistöpalvelut Oy · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2d87-7301-b79a-03b45cbf514a/finland-radioactive-toxic-medical-and-hazardous-waste-services-vaarajat) [Refuse transport services – Odbiór odpadów komunalnych z terenu miasta Maków Mazowiecki · Miasto Maków Mazowiecki · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3f12-7325-9c2f-18eb44993615/poland-refuse-transport-services-odbior-odpadow-komunalnych-z-terenu-miasta) [Refuse and waste related services – Keräyspaperin, tietoturvamateriaalin sekä SER-jätteen poistopalvelun hankinta · Espoon kaupunki · 10 days left · 29 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-11dc-7260-9add-88811d0139f2/finland-refuse-and-waste-related-services-kerayspaperin-tietoturvamateriaal)