Environmental Services Contract

Buyer
Bracknell Forest Borough Council
Value
£185,000,000
Closes
15 January 2027
Where
Bracknell, the South East
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Bracknell Forest Council is hiring a contractor to run waste and recycling collection, street cleaning, grounds maintenance, tree management, and town centre cleansing across the borough for 8 years starting October 2028, with an option to extend for another 8 years. This is a large statutory service contract worth around £185 million.

What the buyer wants

• Collect waste and recycling from all households across the borough on a scheduled basis • Clean streets, public spaces, and maintain grass verges while managing the council's trees for safety and environmental benefit • Provide enhanced, frequent cleaning in Bracknell town centre to a higher standard than the rest of the borough

Lots

Likely requirements

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This contract is worth £185 million over 8 years and is structured as multiple lots requiring significant operational scale, fleet, infrastructure, and workforce: most small independent traders will lack the financial backing, bonding capacity, and operational resources to bid alone, though SMEs might bid as part of a consortium.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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