Award

Material Recycling Facility (MRF) repairs

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Award

04 Jun 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Cheshire West and Chester Council involved repairs to the Material Recycling Facility (MRF), specifically focusing on the Infeed Conveyor and Hopper. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and is part of the repair and maintenance services industry. This contract is in the 'Award' stage, having been signed on 1 June 2025, with services commencing on 5 June 2025. It operates under a direct procurement method, described as 'below threshold - without competition'. The contract is valued at £87,000 GBP and is scheduled to run until 1 January 2026. The location involved is in the United Kingdom, specifically in Ellesmere Port.

This tender presents a clear opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in repair and maintenance services to demonstrate their capabilities in the public sector. Sword Engineering Ltd, a firm based in Shropshire, was awarded this contract, highlighting opportunities for businesses with expertise in engineering and material recycling facility maintenance. Companies operating in specialised engineering services, particularly those with a focus on machinery repair and upgrading, would benefit from engaging in such procurement activities to bolster their growth and expand their footprint in the industry.

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Notice Title

Material Recycling Facility (MRF) repairs

Notice Description

Infeed Conveyor and Hopper to the Material Recycling Facility (MRF)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029806-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWORD ENGINEERING

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