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Scrap Metal, LAB (Lead Acid Batteries) and Abandoned Vehicles Collection, Transportation and Recycling

Leeds City Council

Key dates and value

Status
Open
Submission deadline
18 Nov 2026
Published
16 Oct 2026
Estimated value
£1.4m
Contract start
1 Jan 2027
Contract end
28 Feb 2029
Location
Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber
Notice type
UK4

Overview

Leeds City Council (LCC) and The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) requirements for the collection, transport and recycling of scrap metal and lead acid batteries (LABs) arising at Participating Authority facilities. It also includes the removal of abandoned vehicles arising in the Leeds City Council metropolitan area.

This is a collaborative procurement exercise led by Leeds on behalf of itself and Bradford. While Leeds is managing the procurement process, the requirements are divided into geographically and operationally distinct lots. While Leeds is managing the tender process, separate contracts will be awarded. Leeds and Bradford will remain independent contracting entities. Following the evaluation, Leeds will award and sign the contracts for Lots; LOT 1A – Leeds City Council Scrap Metal, LOT 2A – Leeds City Council Lead Acid BATTERIES (LAB) , LOT 3A – Leeds City Council Vehicle Rims Alloys only and LOT 4A – Leeds City Council Abandoned Vehicles and Bradford will award and sign the contracts for Lots; LOT 1B – Bradford Metropolitan District Council Scrap Metal, LOT 2B –Bradford Metropolitan District Council Lead Acid Batteries (LAB) and LOT 3B – Bradford Metropolitan District Council Vehicle Rims Alloys only.

Bidders can bid for one or more Lots with each individual lot being awarded to a single supplier. More than one lot may be awarded to the same bidder.

What the buyer wants

  • Refuse and waste related servicesCPV 90500000
  • Refuse recycling servicesCPV 90514000
  • Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental servicesCPV 90000000

About the buyer

Leeds City Council has published 235 tender notices since 7 Nov 2023, with a combined advertised value of £1.8bn. 35 of them are currently open.

How to apply

Tender documents and submissions are handled on the official portal (Find a Tender). Register there to download the documents and submit your response before the deadline.

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Source: Find a Tender. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Details may change; always check the original notice before bidding.