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Management and Operation of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC)

Gateshead Borough Council

This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 14:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Oct 2025 at 16:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

12 Aug 2025 at 10:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 14:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 15:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

17 Apr 2025 at 12:34

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 12:31

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 11:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 11:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract process, managed by Gateshead Borough Council on behalf of South Tyneside and Sunderland City Councils, concerns the management and operation of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) within their jurisdictions. These councils have formed the South Tyne & Wear Waste Management Partnership (STWWMP) for this purpose. The procurement pertains to refuse and waste-related services within the UKC region under sub-central government authority. The procurement stage is complete, with an open procedure method used in the tendering process. The contracts, involving lots across three locations, commenced on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2030, with options for extensions up to 2034. Key performance indicators include recycling and reuse rates, residual waste rates, and environment agency compliance inspections, while the contract was signed on 12th February 2026 with SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK LTD as the main supplier.

This procurement project provides significant business growth opportunities in the waste management industry. Enterprises specialising in refuse and waste-related services are well-positioned to compete, particularly large-scale operations with capabilities for comprehensive recycling services and environmental compliance. This contract offers substantial market presence through its collaborative approach across multiple borough councils. Medium enterprises focusing on innovation in waste management and those adhering to environmental standards are encouraged to engage in similar tenders, leveraging the awarded KPIs that detail expected performance metrics. This well-delineated contract framework ensures clarity and potential profitability for interested parties excelling in service quality and social value delivery alongside competitive pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Management and Operation of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC)

Notice Description

This contract is being led by Gateshead Council on behalf of Gateshead Council, South Tyneside Council and Sunderland City Council (the Partner Authorities), who have formed the South Tyne & Wear Waste Management Partnership (STWWMP), for the provision of a Service for the Management and Operation of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland. The Borough Council of Gateshead has entered into back-to-back contractual arrangements with its partner authorities to pass down the relevant provisions of this Contract/Tender ("the Authority Contracts"). The Authority Contracts have been implemented by the Borough Council of Gateshead as the lead authority for the partner authorities under the Contract for and on behalf of itself and the partner authorities.

Lot Information

Gateshead Council (Lot 1)

Site 1 - Campground HWRC, Wrekenton Site 2 - Cowen Road HWRC, Blaydon

Renewal: Commencing 1st April 2026 for an initial term of 48 months, with two additional optional extensions of 24 months each.

South Tyneside Council (Lot 2)

Middlefields HWRC, Tyne Dock, South Shields

Renewal: Commencing 1st April 2026 for an initial term of 48 months, with two additional optional extensions of 24 months each.

Sunderland City Council (Lot 3)

Pallion HWRC, Pallion Ind Est, Sunderland

Renewal: Commencing 1st April 2026 for an initial term of 48 months, with two additional optional extensions of 24 months each.

Planning Information

Publication of Market Engagement questionnaire. 1 v 1 Supplier Engagement Sessions held via Teams on 18th / 19th February 2025. Site Visits conducted between 8th-17th April 2025 at the following locations; Cowen Road, Blaydon (Gateshead Council Site) Campground (Gateshead Council Site) Middlefield's (South Tyneside Council Site) Pallion (Sunderland City Council Site) The Council intends to share a draft Specification with interested parties prior to the publication of the tender as part of the Market Engagement Process in early May 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014361-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,952,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,952,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£17,659,843 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£17,659,843 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2034-04-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gateshead Borough Council
Additional Buyers

South Tyneside Borough Council

Sunderland City Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Postcode Area
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
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
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY UK LTD

Further Information

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