This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2026 at 09:09

Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Material Recovery Facilities" to serve the district of Staffordshire Moorlands, under an open procedure. The procurement falls under the industry category of environmental services, focusing on refuse disposal and treatment, with the process culminating in January 2026. The awarding of the contract was concluded with H W Martin Waste Limited as the supplier, entailing a service contract from April 2026 to March 2029 with an optional renewal up to 2031. The contract has a total gross value of £9.6 million. This procurement is part of Cheshire East Council's strategic efforts to implement sophisticated recovery facilities, with the contract awards being publicly announced on 22nd January 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in environmental and waste management services. Firms with expertise in operating and maintaining material recovery facilities would find this contract highly relevant. The procurement structure encouraged participation from smaller enterprises with six out of seven bids in the final stage being submitted by SMEs. Given the substantial contract value and the scope for potential renewal, participating businesses could secure an extended horizon of activities, enhancing their market presence and operational capacities across multiple UK regions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Material Recovery Facilities

Notice Description

Provision of Material Recovery Facilities to serve the district of Staffordshire Moorlands

Lot Information

Variable price incorporating a basket of goods

Variable price incorporating a basket of goods. Please refer to the tender documents appendix C and the pricing schedule for further information regarding lots.

Renewal: The extension will be mutually agreeable and will be agreed 6 months prior to the original end date

Fixed Price incorporating fully inclusive gate fee

Fixed Price incorporating fully inclusive gate fee. Further information is included in the tender documents and pricing schedule.

Renewal: The extension will be mutually agreeable and will be agreed 6 months prior to the original end date

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a663
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005570-2026
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

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-08-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cheshire East Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Postcode Area
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

H W MARTIN WASTE LIMITED

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