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R081 - Depot extension

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Jan 2026 at 11:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has recently completed the procurement process for the project titled "R081 - Depot extension," which falls under the construction industry category. The purpose of this procurement is to expand the Cargo Fleet workshop to accommodate and maintain 13 new refuse vehicles purchased for waste legislation compliance. The location of this project is Middlesbrough, within the UKC12 region of the United Kingdom. The contracting process was initiated as a tender under direct procurement method, identified as below threshold and without competition. The awarded contract is valued at £1,166,666 (excluding VAT) and was signed on 9th January 2026. It is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2026.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity particularly for construction companies capable of handling large-scale works, such as those in the expansion of existing infrastructure to support environmental compliance. Companies like Wharton Construction Limited, the awarded supplier, which specialise in construction work, are ideal candidates for such projects. This procurement opens doors for businesses seeking to participate in public sector opportunities, particularly those with expertise in building and maintaining facilities for government use. By aligning with initiatives focused on sustainability and public infrastructure, businesses can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and gain a foothold in municipal development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

R081 - Depot extension

Notice Description

As a result of the new statutory waste legislation introduced by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Middlesbrough Council has purchased 13 new refuse vehicles for food waste and paper / card recycling collection services. This is a mandatory requirement, with new legislation coming into force in March 2026. In order to store and maintain and service these additional vehicles, it is necessary to expand the Cargo Fleet workshop into a vacant shed adjacent to the current workshop.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060887
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004271-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,166,666 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHARTON CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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