--- title: "Operation of Middlefields Recycling Transfer Station" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f885bf7-6963-4116-8e8f-ef2646a2d4c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f885bf7-6963-4116-8e8f-ef2646a2d4c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f885bf7-6963-4116-8e8f-ef2646a2d4c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f885bf7-6963-4116-8e8f-ef2646a2d4c3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-27" --- # Operation of Middlefields Recycling Transfer Station Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f885bf7-6963-4116-8e8f-ef2646a2d4c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f885bf7-6963-4116-8e8f-ef2646a2d4c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f885bf7-6963-4116-8e8f-ef2646a2d4c3.json) ## Summary South Tyneside Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Operation of Middlefields Recycling Transfer Station" in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of refuse recycling services (CPV 90514000) and is currently in the planning stage. The engagement end date for interested parties is set for 1st October 2024. The recycling facility operator will be responsible for various tasks including discharging the COTC aspect of the permit, managing health and safety aspects, coordinating visitors, and receiving deliveries from the Council's recycling collection services. The facility must be made available from 7:00am to 5:30pm on weekdays, with additional availability on weekends as required. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recycling and waste management services, particularly those with experience in operating transfer stations and managing permits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, fostering business growth within these sectors. Companies that can provide skilled personnel, equipment, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses should ensure their engagement by the specified end date to maximise their chances of participation. ## Notice This opportunity has not yet been published, this will be published on the NEPO portal shorty. The contract is for the operation of a recycling facility, requiring the operator: * To discharge the COTC aspect of the Permit * To manage the H&S aspects of the facility in accordance with existing and established procedures, with the assistance of the Council's H&S Advisors * To coordinate Visitors to the facility * To make the facility available from 7.00am to 5.30pm M-Fr (Sa/Su as required for service provision) * To receive deliveries from the Council's recycling collection services * To provide loading shovel and accredited operator. * To manage the materials stored within the RTS * To coordinate and load onward haulage as necessary * To undertake necessary inspections of facility with regard to the provisions of the Environmental Permit (e.g., materials, segregation, fire watch, dust suppression, etc.) * To segregate materials to remove contamination and to avoid cross contamination of materials. Provide daily reporting on contamination * To open up and secure the facility at the end of each working day * To coordinate and facilitate regular periodic maintenance checks as required and record such inspections. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614ee35c-2bb1-447a-a367-445f4025bc85 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE33 2RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | South Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents | | Westminster constituency | South Shields | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90514000 - Refuse recycling services ## Release History - 27 Aug 2024 at 12:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614ee35c-2bb1-447a-a367-445f4025bc85 - 27 Aug 2024 at 07:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614ee35c-2bb1-447a-a367-445f4025bc85 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614ee35c-2bb1-447a-a367-445f4025bc85 27th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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