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title: "Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Processing and Haulage Procurement - AWARD"
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# Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Processing and Haulage Procurement - AWARD

Buyer: EAST HERTS DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-117d1aaf-27b7-484d-8b38-0465e65f3be4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Processing and Haulage Procurement" has successfully reached the award stage, with East Herts District Council acting as the lead buying organisation. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically refuse recycling services, and concerns the processing and haulage of recyclable materials within the East of England, United Kingdom. Conducted under a Restricted procedure, the procurement comprised two Lots, with awards intended for North and East Hertfordshire Councils and Hertsmere Borough Council. Key dates include an award date of 3rd April 2025, with the contract period extending from 8th May 2025 to 7th May 2034. The tenders were evaluated by representatives from all involved councils, signifying a collaborative approach.

This procurement offers considerable opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in waste management services, given the substantial contract value of £12,451,338. Pearce Recycling Company Limited has been selected as the supplier, indicating their strong market position and capability within this sector. As the contract is long-term and extensive, businesses capable of managing large-scale waste processing and transportation are well-suited to such tenders. Additionally, the Tender's suitability criteria encourage participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which can provide innovative solutions and adaptable services vital for the contract's success.

## Notice

North and East Hertfordshire Councils operate a shared waste collection, recycling and street cleaning service. The shared service has been in operation since 2018, with services provided by a third party. Hertsmere Borough Council operates in-house waste and recycling collection services. This procurement is being conducted on behalf of all three Councils and is led by North Hertfordshire Council (the "Council"). The Councils will work closely together throughout the procurement and officers representing all three Councils will be involved in the evaluation of submissions. The procurement is for the bulk transfer or direct delivery, processing and sale of recyclable materials. This procurement is being conducted under the Restricted procedure and is set out as two 'Lots'. Lot 1 is for the provision of services for North and East Hertfordshire Councils and Lot 2 is for the provision of services for Hertsmere Borough Council. The intention is to award two contracts, one for each 'Lot'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e52733a-4dee-4f0b-8e9e-2db9fc608f77 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2025 - 7 May 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,451,338 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST HERTS DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEARCE RECYCLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e52733a-4dee-4f0b-8e9e-2db9fc608f77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e52733a-4dee-4f0b-8e9e-2db9fc608f77
  2nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastherts.gov.uk

## Provenance

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