Award

Processing of Food Waste

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 10:16

TenderUpdate

29 Sep 2025 at 14:04

Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council has initiated an open procurement process for the "Processing of Food Waste" contract aimed at recycling food waste collected within the borough. This procurement is classified under sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, with an estimated gross value of £1,339,000. The contract, which spans from April 2026 to March 2029, offers possible extensions up to March 2030. Located in North Tyneside, UK, the current stage is the award phase, with the pending award dated 31 January 2026 and a standstill period concluding on 20 February 2026. The process adheres to the legal basis set out in UKPGA 2023/54, employing an open procedure method that supports electronic submissions in English.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in waste processing and environmental services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale projects. The contract was won by SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, demonstrating the potential for significant business growth within this sector. Companies equipped with the necessary economic and technical capabilities may benefit from similar future opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, evidenced by the lot allowing such entries. As quality and pricing criteria heavily influence the selection, businesses with competitive pricing and high-quality standards are well-suited to pursue opportunities like this.

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Notice Title

Processing of Food Waste

Notice Description

North Tyneside Council is procuring a contract for the processing of food waste collected within the Borough from Spring 2026 with the aim to recycle food waste.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a41e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012239-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,339,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,339,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,339,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@northtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
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
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY

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