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Food Waste Disposal Contract

Middlesbrough Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 20:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Oct 2025 at 13:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

08 Aug 2025 at 11:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

06 Aug 2025 at 14:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

31 Jul 2025 at 10:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Food Waste Disposal Contract" is conducted by Middlesbrough Council, in collaboration with Hartlepool Borough Council and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council. The procurement falls within the industry category of non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services and targets locations across the Tees Valley region in the United Kingdom. As of 5th February 2026, the process has progressed to the award stage, following an open procedure for the tender, initiated due to new food waste legislation effective from 31st March 2025. The contract includes a framework agreement for multiple lots, with the anticipated contract period starting on 31st March 2026, running initially up to 2031, and possible extensions until 2033.

This tender process opens valuable opportunities for SMEs and large companies specialising in waste management services, offering them a stable long-term business through a partnership with local government entities. Businesses capable of handling significant volumes of waste across multiple regions and already experienced in framework agreements will find this opportunity particularly appealing. With a procurement method focused on an open and transparent selection, companies can leverage their expertise in quality service delivery and competitive pricing to secure a position within this framework, thus enhancing their business growth in the public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Waste Disposal Contract

Notice Description

Middlesbrough Council, Hartlepool Borough Council and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council are looking for a list of contractors to be added to a framework to supply a food waste disposal service for the 3 Local Authorities across the Tees Valley due to the new food waste legislation which came into effect on 31.03.2025

Lot Information

Middlesbrough

LOT 1 is for Middlesbrough Requirements for a Food Waste Disposal Contract.

Options: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods.

Redcar and Cleveland

Lot 2 is for Redcar and Cleveland requirements for a food waste disposal contract

Options: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods.

Hartlepool

Lot 3 is for Hartlepool requirements for a food waste disposal contract

Options: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods.

Planning Information

Middlesbrough Council is procuring on behalf of all 5 Tees Valley Authorities the provision of service to provide a waste processor for food waste collected by the 5 Local Authorities which are Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar and Cleveland, Hartlepool and Darlington. The Council's trade waste service currently collects waste and recycling from all over the Tees Valley Areas. New government legislation (the Environment Act 2021) requires for the Council's to offer a separate food recycling collection and to meet this requirement we will be introducing a new food waste collection service for all its new and existing customers. We have the pleasure in inviting you to a Market Engagement Event to be held at: Mandela Room, Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ Time: 10:00 am - 12:00pm Date: Thursday 14th August 2025 The purpose of this Market Engagement Event is to advise of our intention to implement a co- ordinated approach to a Tees Valley Combined Food Waste Disposal Service with all five Local Authorities, Middlesbrough Council, Stockton Borough Council, Hartlepool Borough Council, Darlington Borough Council and Redcar and Cleveland Council. If you would like to book a place, please email procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk . We look forward to meeting you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0569de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010737-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,260,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,260,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Middlesbrough Council
Additional Buyers

Darlington Borough Council

Hartlepool Borough Council

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council

Stockton on Tees Borough Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Postcode Area
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, TLC12 South Teesside
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

CUMBRIA WASTE RECYCLING LIMITED

DURANTA TEESSIDE LIMITED

HARGREAVES (UK) SERVICES LIMITED

Northern Organic Solutions Limited trading as Gap Organics

SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY UK LTD

Further Information

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