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Contract for the Operation and Maintenance of the Hanford Energy Recovery Facility

STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2025 at 14:16

Tender

01 Dec 2023 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has initiated a public procurement process for the operation and maintenance of the Hanford Energy Recovery Facility, a key infrastructure asset under its management. This contract falls under the industry category of refuse disposal and treatment (CPV 90510000). The procurement process employs a selective method through competitive dialogue, aiming to appoint a contractor for five years, with an option for a two-year extension. The opportunity's estimated contract value amounts to £95,000,000, evaluating whole life cost and quality as award criteria. The tender submission deadline was set for 8 January 2024, with operations set to begin on 1 April 2025. The primary delivery location is Campbell Road, Sideway, Stoke-on-Trent, and spans multiple UK regions, including UKG. The final award for this contract was granted to North Midlands Operations Limited.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in waste management and energy recovery services. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale facilities and handling complex service contracts can benefit from this significant project, with a value influenced by waste processing and power income streams. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the technical capability to manage this facility now have a platform to demonstrate their competitive edge, as evidenced by the participation of an SME in the bidding process. Overall, the tender encourages robust competition and innovation in service delivery, positioning successful bidders for long-term growth in the public infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Operation and Maintenance of the Hanford Energy Recovery Facility

Notice Description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council own the the Hanford Energy Recovery Facility. The contract is for the operation and maintenance of this Council facility.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Competitive Dialogue procurement to appoint contractor to operate and maintain the Hanford ERF.

Options: A five year contract with the option of a possible 2 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041e37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038670-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Faye Gould, Mrs Faye Gould
Contact Email
fg@greenlightcc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7886921974

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH MIDLANDS OPERATIONS

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