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Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Processing and Haulage Procurement

North Hertfordshire District Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Oct 2025 at 13:21

Award Notice
Tender

16 Dec 2024 at 16:15

Tender Notice
Planning

06 Jun 2024 at 16:27

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Processing and Haulage contract has been completed on behalf of North and East Hertfordshire Councils and Hertsmere Borough Council, led by North Hertfordshire District Council. The focus of this tender was on refuse recycling services within the region of UKH23, utilizing the Restricted procedure. The procurement covered two lots: one for North and East Hertfordshire Councils and another for Hertsmere Borough Council. The contracts, awarded to Pearce Recycling Company Limited, were signed on 1st October 2025, with the process culminating in active awards for both lots.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in waste management services, particularly those capable of handling materials recycling and haulage. It aligns with businesses looking to engage in long-term service contracts with public entities. SMEs, who often bring innovative solutions and local expertise, may find this an excellent opportunity to expand their footprint in regional public sector contracts. This procurement process signifies a significant investment in sustainable waste management, ensuring that the chosen contractor, Pearce Recycling Company Limited, runs a comprehensive recycling service benefiting the communities in Hertfordshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Processing and Haulage Procurement

Notice Description

North and East Hertfordshire Councils operate a shared waste collection, recycling and street cleaning service. Hertsmere Borough Council operates in-house waste and recycling collection services. This procurement is for the bulk transfer/direct delivery, processing and sale of recyclable materials. 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.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'.

Lot Information

To provide services for the bulk transfer, Processing and sale of mixed Dry Recycling from both East Hertfordshire District Council and North Hertfordshire District Council

Lot 1 - To provide services for the bulk transfer, Processing and sale of mixed Dry Recycling from both East Hertfordshire District Council and North Hertfordshire District Council, which will include Household Waste collections and a small proportion from Commercial Waste collections. Tonnage and processing requirements for the first three months are different for the remainder of the contract as a consequence of New Waste Collection Services being implemented in August 2025.

To provide services for the direct delivery or waste transfer, Processing and sale of mixed Dry Recycling from Hertsmere Borough Council

To provide either direct delivery or a Waste Transfer Station and bulk transfer, Processing and sale of mixed Dry Recycling from Hertsmere Borough Council which will include Household Waste collections and a small proportion from Commercial Waste collections.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046e1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066705-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£51,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,062,280 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
1 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Hertfordshire District Council
Additional Buyers

East Herts Council

Hertsmere Borough Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOREHAMWOOD
Postcode
SG6 3JF
Postcode Area
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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Letchworth South West
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pearce Recycling Company Limited

Further Information

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