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Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Processing and Haulage Procurement - AWARD

EAST HERTS DISTRICT COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2025 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Processing and Haulage Procurement" has successfully reached the award stage, with East Herts District Council acting as the lead buying organisation. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically refuse recycling services, and concerns the processing and haulage of recyclable materials within the East of England, United Kingdom. Conducted under a Restricted procedure, the procurement comprised two Lots, with awards intended for North and East Hertfordshire Councils and Hertsmere Borough Council. Key dates include an award date of 3rd April 2025, with the contract period extending from 8th May 2025 to 7th May 2034. The tenders were evaluated by representatives from all involved councils, signifying a collaborative approach.

This procurement offers considerable opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in waste management services, given the substantial contract value of £12,451,338. Pearce Recycling Company Limited has been selected as the supplier, indicating their strong market position and capability within this sector. As the contract is long-term and extensive, businesses capable of managing large-scale waste processing and transportation are well-suited to such tenders. Additionally, the Tender's suitability criteria encourage participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which can provide innovative solutions and adaptable services vital for the contract's success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Processing and Haulage Procurement - AWARD

Notice Description

North and East Hertfordshire Councils operate a shared waste collection, recycling and street cleaning service. The shared service has been in operation since 2018, with services provided by a third party. Hertsmere Borough Council operates in-house waste and recycling collection services. This procurement is being conducted on behalf of all three Councils and is led by North Hertfordshire Council (the "Council"). The Councils will work closely together throughout the procurement and officers representing all three Councils will be involved in the evaluation of submissions. The procurement is for the bulk transfer or direct delivery, processing and sale of recyclable materials. This procurement is being conducted under the Restricted procedure and is set out as two 'Lots'. Lot 1 is for the provision of services for North and East Hertfordshire Councils and Lot 2 is for the provision of services for Hertsmere Borough Council. The intention is to award two contracts, one for each 'Lot'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-117d1aaf-27b7-484d-8b38-0465e65f3be4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e52733a-4dee-4f0b-8e9e-2db9fc608f77
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,451,338 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 7 May 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST HERTS DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8EQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEARCE RECYCLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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