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WP4017 - Waste Transfer Station and Household Waste Recycling

WALSALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Oct 2025 at 15:39

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council is in the process of enhancing its waste management facilities with the contract WP4017 for the Waste Transfer Station and Household Waste Recycling Centre Management, awarded to SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Limited. This procurement, conducted via a direct award method under UKPGA 2023/54, involves transitioning operations to a new site at Middlemore Lane, Aldridge. The contract is set to run from 17 November 2025 to 16 November 2027, with a gross value of £8,400,000. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically addressing sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. The decision was made based on the existing working relationship with SUEZ, which facilitates continuity and operational efficiency during this transition period. Key milestones include a contract signature scheduled for 10 November 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management services, particularly those capable of managing complex transitions and delivering continuity in operations. It is especially beneficial for established companies like SUEZ that have demonstrated an ability to navigate logistical challenges while maintaining service quality. Businesses looking to enter this market will need to engage in forthcoming competitive processes anticipated to start within 12 months of this contract's initiation, giving them a chance to contribute to the long-term waste management strategy for Walsall. Smaller enterprises seeking to scale could benefit from partnering with larger entities to build capabilities aligned with the procurement requirements.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069079-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

90512000 - Refuse transport services

90513100 - Household-refuse disposal services

90530000 - Operation of a refuse site

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2027 1-2 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
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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