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WP4017 - Waste Transfer Station and Household Waste Recycling

WALSALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 10:44

Award

28 Oct 2025 at 15:39

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WP4017 - Waste Transfer Station and Household Waste Recycling" project is undertaken by Walsall Council, based in the United Kingdom. This initiative involves a direct award for the operation and management of Waste Transfer Stations (WTS) and Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) in Walsall. The contract is aimed at facilitating the transition to a new site located on Middlemore Lane, Aldridge, and involves an expenditure of £8,400,000 over a two-year period. Commencing on 5 January 2026 and concluding on 4 January 2028, the procurement has been awarded to SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Limited, reflecting the council's continued collaboration with its long-standing waste management partner. This direct engagement decision stems from the need to avoid operational disruptions and support an efficient transition during this critical phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses involved in waste management and environmental services, given the two-year contract term with a gross value of £8,400,000. Being a direct award highlights the demand for well-established partners with existing familiarity and capability in managing municipal waste services. Though this is a direct award, Walsall Council plans to initiate a competitive tendering process within 12 months of the contract's start, giving potential suppliers the chance to engage in future opportunities. Companies that can bring innovative solutions and efficiencies in waste management may be particularly well-suited for upcoming contracts, particularly considering the council's interest in expanding services and addressing public health imperatives tied to waste disposal and recycling activities.

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Notice Title

WP4017 - Waste Transfer Station and Household Waste Recycling

Notice Description

Walsall Council has built a new Waste Transfer Station (WTS) and Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) in Middlemore Lane, Aldridge to replace Fryers Road WTS and to become the main HWRC within the borough. The transition to Middlemore Lane requires considerable flexibility and a short-term increase in resources to enable the move, provide a fully operational site when construction is complete and to decommission Fryers Road. Walsall requires a waste management provider to operate and manage the existing HWRCs and enable the transition to the Middlemore Lane site. The contract is for a two-year term to enable this transition to be successfully completed.

Procurement Information

Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd ("Suez") have held a contract for the operation and management of the two existing HWRCs in Fryers Road and Merchants Way, the operation and management of the WTS in Fryers Road, and the provision of transport and haulage for materials being sent for disposal since 1 April 2014. Walsall intends to directly award a short term (2-year) open book contract to Suez for services which are intended as an extension to and partial replacement of the existing services. A change of supplier in these circumstances would: require a substantial mobilisation period for the new provider to be able to deliver services from Walsall's existing sites. This delay would be incompatible with Walsall's ongoing operations and could result in Walsall Council not being able to dispose of household waste and recycling collected which could result in waste not being collected and resulting in public health issues. result in substantial duplication of costs associated with a new supplier mobilising their operation at a site shortly to be decommissioned. cause substantial loss of Suez's existing familiarity with Walsall's requirements, putting at risk a smooth and timely transition to the new site. Walsall and Suez have established collaborative working practices which another provider could not acquire within the necessary timeframes. cause disproportionate operational difficulties at a time when additional support and resources are required during the transition to Middlemore Lane. Maintaining the existing relationship with Suez allows Walsall to access greater flexibility and resilience during this critical period of change. A competitive tendering process for a long-term supplier to the new site is intended to commence within 12 months of the contract start date. Walsall Council has already published a UK1: Pipeline notice - Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-036938 for this new contract and intends to commence formal preliminary market engagement by May 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010337-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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