Secure Textile Shredding and Recycling Service

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    "title": "Secure Textile Shredding and Recycling Service",
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    "description": "The purpose of this contract is to outline the requirements and expectations for a textile recycling service specifically designed for corporate clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE). The service aims to promote sustainability, reduce waste, and ensure the responsible disposal or re-purposing of textile items.\nThe types of textiles produced by the Company include:\n•\tHi-Vis Garments;\n•\tBallistic Garments;\n•\tBranded and unbranded uniform; and\n•\tSafety Gloves and Footwear.\nThe textile recycling service should cover the following aspects:\n•\tCollection: Provision of a convenient and efficient collection system for corporate clothing and PPE within the Company.\n•\tSorting and Processing: Proper sorting and processing of collected items, ensuring their suitability for recycling or repurposing.\n•\tRecycling/Repurposing: Implementation of environmentally friendly techniques to recycle or repurpose the collected textiles (Repurposing not to include selling or distributing of whole garments).\n•\tReporting: Provision of regular reports on the quantity of textiles collected, recycled, and repurposed, along with environmental impact metrics (e.g., carbon emissions saved, water and energy consumption).",
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        "locality": "Cheltenham",
        "postalCode": "GL51 9JZ",
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        "dueDate": "2025-06-10T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "We are reaching out to invite interested suppliers and service providers to participate in a Market Engagement Exercise ahead of a planned procurement process for textile recycling services.\nAs part of our commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles, we are preparing to tender for a solution that enables the collection, sorting, recycling, and reuse of textiles, with the aim of diverting material from landfill and maximising environmental benefit.\nBefore finalising the tender documentation, we are seeking to understand the current market landscape, including:\n•\tAvailable textile recycling technologies and capabilities\n•\tCapacity and geographical coverage\n•\tInnovative practices and value-added services\n•\tChallenges or barriers suppliers face in this area\n•\tFeedback on proposed service models or contract structure\nThis engagement is not part of a formal procurement process but is intended to inform our approach and ensure the upcoming tender is realistic, effective, and encourages strong market participation.\nHow to Participate:\nWe welcome your input through:\n•\tA short survey/questionnaire, which will be shared with you once you confirm your interest in participating. \n•\tYou are also welcome to submit a brief capabilities statement, which would be greatly appreciated.\nTo express interest or to request further information, please contact Marius Pruteanu - Procurement Specialist at marius.pruteanu@ubico.co.uk  by 10th June 2025.\nWe look forward to working collaboratively with the market to shape a forward-looking and impactful textile recycling service."
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