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Strategic MRF (Materials Recycling Facility) Project

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council, based in the UKK41 region, is managing a procurement process for the "Strategic MRF (Materials Recycling Facility) Project," which falls under the category of refuse and waste-related services. The contract is geared towards the operation of the Materials Recycling Facility at Chelson Meadow, Plymouth, to process co-mingled dry recycling materials including glass. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Viridor Waste Management Ltd and Syracuse Waste Limited. The contract, originally signed on 17th April 2014 and worth £11.9 million, has been extended by five years with updated terms due to legislative changes in the recycling and waste sector.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in waste management, construction work, and installation services. The project requires managing the recycling process, selling recyclate, and maintaining the facilities, thus necessitating expertise in handling complex waste management operations. Legislative changes in the sector create further opportunities for businesses to innovate and adapt to new requirements, particularly in ensuring compliance with new recycling and waste management standards. Consequently, companies that excel in sustainable and efficient waste processing will find this project highly beneficial for business growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

Strategic MRF (Materials Recycling Facility) Project

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

No change from original award- Contract for the provision of services to operate the MRF at Chelson Meadow to receive and process co-mingled dry recycling including glass. The material is collected by Plymouth City Council and delivered to site. The contractor is also responsible for the sale of recyclate and disposal of rejected materials. The contract includes the maintenance of the facilities on site which are owned by PCC and leased to the Contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d540
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002122-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,900,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 201411 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SYRACUSE WASTE

VIRIDOR WASTE MANAGEMENT

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