Highway Waste Services Framework_2026
Leicestershire County Council, the local authority responsible for county services and highway maintenance, is procuring a framework for the compliant removal and management of waste generated by highway maintenance activities in accordance with the Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice (November 2018). The scope comprises six lots: bulk collection of highway maintenance waste in South and North Leicestershire, bulk collection of dewatered gully waste from LE9 3GE, provision and collection of skips in South and North Leicestershire, and accessible tipping facilities within Leicestershire or within ten miles of its border. Suppliers will provide the relevant collection, skip, tipping and waste-handling services under an NEC4 Framework Contract, with up to five suppliers potentially appointed for Lots 1 to 5 and any number for Lot 6. The estimated value and framework duration are not published. The critical qualification requirement is that bidders must be suitably qualified and experienced to deliver compliant waste services under the applicable legal and duty-of-care requirements.
Buyer: Leicestershire County Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 9 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £4m
- Bids close: 6 Nov 2026
- Location: Leicestershire CC and Rutland
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 to 30 Nov 2030
- Category: Refuse and waste related services (90500000)
From the official notice
Leicestershire County Council (the Council) has a requirement for the compliant removal of waste generated in connection with highway maintenance activities in accordance with the Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice November 2018. The Council is looking to appoint up to five suitably qualified and experienced Bidders who can provide services in connection with each of the following lots: • Lot 1 - bulk collection of highway maintenance waste (South Leicestershire) • Lot 2 - bulk collection of highway maintenance waste (North Leicestershire) • Lot 3 - bulk collection of dewatered gully waste • Lot 4 - provision and collection of skips (South Leicestershire) • Lot 5 - provision and collection of skips (North Leicestershire) The Council is looking to appoint any number of suitably qualified and experienced Bidders who can provide tipping facilities within Leicestershire or within ten miles of the border of Leicestershire to the following lot: • Lot 6 - provision of accessible tipping facilities Suitably qualified and experienced Bidders can bid for one or more lots. Successful Bidders can be appointed to more than one lot. Successful Bidders will be appointed to an NEC4 Framework Contract as Suppliers. Suppliers will be selected to provide services for each lot in accordance with the Framework Contract's selection procedure.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 6 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £4m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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