Award

Provision of MRF Specialist Engineering Services

NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2025 at 09:05

Award

15 Aug 2025 at 11:05

Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Norse Commercial Services Limited involved the provision of specialist engineering services for their Materials Recycling Facility located in Costessey, Norwich. This tender falls under the mechanical engineering installation works category and is part of the broader public authority structure, specifically at the sub-central government level. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, allowing wide participation from potential service providers. The contract, worth £1,800,000 gross with a net value of £1,500,000, spans from 29 August 2025 to 30 September 2027, with the possibility of renewal up to 2030. The tender involved several phases, beginning with the active tender notice published on 4 July 2025, and culminated in the award of contract to Rob Brooks Engineering Limited on 28 August 2025.

This contracting opportunity represents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for organisations skilled in mechanical and electrical engineering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and the assembly of diversified equipment components will find this tender especially beneficial. The contract not only focuses on maintaining and servicing a complex and high-capacity facility but also opens the door for involvement in long-term projects, with renewable extensions. Given the substantial value and longevity of the contract, it offers substantial room for businesses to expand their operations and enhance their reputational standing as service providers to public authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision of MRF Specialist Engineering Services

Notice Description

NEWS currently owns and manages a Materials Recycling Facility (MFR) at its Costessey location. The plant operates 24/7/365 days per year. The waste that is treated or passed through the plant is critical to the successful operation of the waste production for the Councils identified above. The original CP plant was installed in 2003 and upgraded by machineX in 2014. The plant is a 35tonne per hour MRF with screens, air separators and 11 bailers. It has a mix of American, Canadian & UK equipment of mixed of ages. The MRF processes mixed dry recyclable materials, and the facility has the capacity to process up to 120,000 tonnes of mixed recyclables per year. NEWS is seeking suitably qualified bids for the servicing, planned preventative maintenance (ppm) and general maintenance of the whole plant along with reactive repairs and breakdowns. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=976718218

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0558d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052289-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

71300000 - Engineering services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71336000 - Engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Melanie Vines
Contact Email
melanie.vines@norsegroup.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1603894238

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR6 6EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Catton Grove
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROB BROOKS ENGINEERING

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