Refuse and waste related services (90500000)

Understand waste-related procurement opportunities and supplier landscape.

Market overview for this CPV

For teams tracking CPV 90500000, this market is best understood through live buyer activity rather than generic keyword search. In the current TenderLedger dataset, this CPV shows 513 relevant notices, with 30 open and 280 already awarded. Buyer activity is led by Lancashire County Council, Staffordshire County Council, East Ayrshire Council, which helps pinpoint where repeat demand is strongest. The goal is to move from passive tender browsing to a targeted market view of who buys, who wins, and when cycles reopen.

Total relevant notices

513

Open + pipeline

Awarded

280

Known value

£9,631,719,387

What this CPV code includes

CPV 90500000 (refuse and waste related services) typically covers waste collection, recycling support, disposal and treatment services. Specifications commonly blend planned maintenance with reactive call-out obligations.

Recent contracts and awards

A small, recent sample matched to CPV 90500000. Data is server-rendered and refreshed regularly.

Contract	Buyer	Supplier	Value	Date	Status
Carmarthenshire County Council - Supply of AHP Waste Bags	Carmarthenshire County Council	CROMWELL POLYTHENE LIMITED	£60,000	22 Jun 2026	awarded
Waste Disposal & Tipping Framework_26	Leicestershire County Council	Not disclosed	£1,400,000	19 Jun 2026	pipeline
Darparu Gwasanaeth Atgyweirio ac Ailddefnyddio, yn cynnwys gwasanaeth casglu Gwastraff Swmpus / Delivery of Repair and Reuse Service with the inclusion of a Bulky Waste collection service	Flintshire County Council	Not disclosed	£1	19 Jun 2026	open
Greenwaste 2026	Council of the Isles of Scilly	Not disclosed	£50,000	18 Jun 2026	open
Disposal of Residual Waste - Hanford Shutdown	Staffordshire County Council	ENVIRO SKIP HIRE LTD	£295,000	16 Jun 2026	awarded

Insights for refuse and waste related services in the UK

Known budget disclosures total around £9,631,719,387, with an average disclosed contract size near £34,897,534. Most visible buyer activity currently includes Lancashire County Council, Staffordshire County Council, East Ayrshire Council. Recent award signals feature suppliers such as Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Biffa Waste Services Limited, ENVIRO SKIP HIRE LTD. Award activity appears relatively fragmented, which can create multiple entry points for suppliers with the right local or specialist fit. The category behaves like a recurring-service market, so contract anniversaries and expiry windows are strong leading indicators. For suppliers, CPV 90500000 should be tracked as a focused market segment rather than a broad keyword bucket because performance here is strongly shaped by buyer-specific procurement cadence and incumbent dynamics.

What this means for suppliers

The practical move in CPV 90500000 is to prioritise a short list of repeat buyers and set alerts for their upcoming notices. Watch for bundled FM scopes where maintenance is grouped with adjacent service lines. In TenderLedger, combine buyer monitoring, award tracking, and expiry watchlists so commercial teams can qualify opportunities earlier and reduce time spent on low-fit notices.

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Frequently asked questions

What does CPV code 90500000 cover?

CPV 90500000 covers refuse and waste related services and typically includes waste collection, recycling support, disposal and treatment services.

Which buyers publish contracts under CPV 90500000?

Recent activity is led by buyers such as Lancashire County Council, Staffordshire County Council, East Ayrshire Council.

Are contracts in CPV 90500000 usually recurring?

Yes, this CPV shows recurring procurement behaviour, so renewal timing is a key signal.

How should suppliers track opportunities in this CPV?

Track repeat buyers, monitor incumbent awards, and watch renewal windows to surface opportunities before they become crowded.