Award

Processing of Recyclable Materials including through a MRF

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 Nov 2025 at 07:50

Award

23 Jul 2025 at 13:17

Tender

16 May 2025 at 10:34

Planning

09 May 2025 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Newcastle City Council for the contract titled "Processing of Recyclable Materials including through a MRF". The project, under the industry category of "Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services," is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure, starting with a planning stage and culminating in the contract award, which was signed on 14 August 2025. The contract duration is from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028, with a potential extension of two additional 12-month periods. The tender is now at the award stage, with J & B Recycling Limited as the successful supplier, with a contract value of £12.7 million.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in recycling and waste management services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to process recyclable materials through a Materials Recycling Facility (MRF). The project covers significant scale and scope, servicing approximately 141,000 households and commercial waste customers. Businesses capable of deploying efficient recycling solutions and achieving the set KPIs, such as glass extraction proportions and prompt report submissions, stand to gain from participating in such tenders, benefiting from growing their profile and securing substantial service contracts in a critical and expanding industry.

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Notice Title

Processing of Recyclable Materials including through a MRF

Notice Description

The scope of the project involves the processing of recyclable materials through a Materials Recycling Facility (MRF). The service will cover approximately 141,000 households across Newcastle and include recycling collections from the Council's commercial waste customers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071073-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£12,700,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£12,700,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
16 May 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J & B RECYCLING

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