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

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

Leeds City Council

Published: Oct 16, 2026

Updated: Oct 16, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the environment and climate, information and communication technology and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Waste Management. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the environment and climate sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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. LOT 1A – LCC SCRAP METAL. Arising from HWRCs skips include LDAs and steel vehicle rims LOT 1B – BMDC SCRAP METAL. Arising from HWRCs skips include LDAs and steel vehicle rims. Gas bottles are included under this contract in a separate ad hoc collection. LOT 2A – LCC LEAD ACID BATTERIES (LAB) Arising from HWRC battery boxes LOT 2B – BMDC LEAD ACID BATTERIES (LAB) Arising from HWRC battery boxes LOT 3A – LCC VEHICLE RIMS Alloys only, not currently collected but would arise from HWRC skip

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 097916-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council has issued 402 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 11 currently open and 277 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: October 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Environment & Climate sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 097916-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Leeds City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.