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Operator of Middlefields Recycling Transfer Station

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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04 Apr 2025 at 15:03

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Tender

11 Sep 2024 at 13:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Council is seeking an operator for the Middlefields Recycling Transfer Station as part of their commitment to refuse recycling services within the region. The contract, valued at £123,450, will involve various operational duties such as managing health and safety aspects, coordinating visitors, handling materials, and overseeing regular maintenance. The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently at the award stage with the contract starting on 1 April 2025 and ending on 31 March 2030. The recycling facility is located at NE34 0NT, South Shields, with a submission deadline for tender documentation on 10 October 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in waste management and recycling. The involvement in daily operations, material handling, and regulatory compliance can provide valuable industry experience and establish partnerships with local councils. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract, offering them a chance to expand their services and reputation in the recycling industry. By participating, businesses can contribute to sustainability practices and benefit from stable, long-term contractual relationships with South Tyneside Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operator of Middlefields Recycling Transfer Station

Notice Description

The contract is for the operation of a recycling facility, requiring the operator: * To discharge the COTC aspect of the Permit * To manage the H&S aspects of the facility in accordance with existing and established procedures, with the assistance of the Council's H&S Advisors * To coordinate Visitors to the facility * To make the facility available from 7.00am to 5.30pm M-Fr (Sa/Su as required for service provision) * To receive deliveries from the Council's recycling collection services * To provide loading shovel and accredited operator. * To manage the materials stored within the RTS * To coordinate and load onward haulage as necessary * To undertake necessary inspections of facility with regard to the provisions of the Environmental Permit (e.g., materials, segregation, fire watch, dust suppression, etc.) * To segregate materials to remove contamination and to avoid cross contamination of materials. Provide daily reporting on contamination * To open up and secure the facility at the end of each working day * To coordinate and facilitate regular periodic maintenance checks as required and record such inspections. Additional information: Tender documentation is available to be downloaded on the NEPO ProContract system. If not already registered please register at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com - this will then grant access to the tender documentation. Please note that registering on ProContract and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once you have registered you will be required to complete and submit the tender documentation. Tenders and all supporting documentation must be priced in Sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be governed by English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. The Council is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcf08bba-8d2a-4734-aed9-b71e086547dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab46df49-f287-46aa-92cf-375f0835401f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£123,450 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£675,350 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REMONDIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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