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title: "Contract for the Provision and Operation of a Material Recovery Facility and Delivery Points"
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# Contract for the Provision and Operation of a Material Recovery Facility and Delivery Points

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49ccde70-e071-42e5-a2f0-3c1f8383b8dc

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## Summary

Gateshead Council, serving as the lead authority for the South Tyne and Wear Waste Management Partnership, is managing the procurement for the "Contract for the Provision and Operation of a Material Recovery Facility and Delivery Points," which includes responsibilities for Gateshead, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. This contract, classified under sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, has a total value of £20 million and is in the planning stage, with a contract period spanning from April 1, 2022, to April 1, 2027. The bidding process is open, and suppliers are invited to tender for various lots, with the submission deadline having been set for October 4, 2021.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the waste management and environmental services sector to grow. Companies that specialise in materials recovery facilities, recycling services, or waste transfer operations could find the tender particularly beneficial. With a focus on processing and sorting collected materials, suppliers with capabilities in both logistics and recycling technologies are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract's multi-lot structure encourages participation from a range of providers, enhancing the chances of collaboration and increased service delivery within the region.

## Notice

Gateshead Council, South Tyneside Council and Sunderland City Council have formed The South Tyne and Wear Waste Management Partnership to implement their waste management responsibilities jointly and are represented by Gateshead Council as the lead Authority. Gateshead Council on behalf of Gateshead Council, South Tyneside Council and Sunderland Councils for the Provision and Operation of a Materials Recovery Facility/ies to include haulage and processing of Authorised Materials and Delivery Points. The requirements of the contract are:- Lot 1 - Gateshead * The provision of a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) to process and sort collected Materials. * The provision of a suitable supporting Delivery Point(s) which will receive the Authorised Materials delivered by Gateshead Council and from which the Contractor will transfer the delivered Authorised Materials to the appropriate Processing Facility * The transfer of the segregated Materials to suitable merchants or re-processors. * The provision of a complete record of all Materials delivered, the interim processors/Outlets and the ultimate destination of each Material * Monthly analysis of the Materials carried out in accordance with the MRF Code of Practice. Lot 2 - Sunderland * The provision of a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) to process and sort collected Materials. * The provision of a suitable supporting Delivery Point(s) which will receive the Authorised Materials delivered by Sunderland Council and from which the Contractor will transfer the delivered Authorised Materials to the appropriate Processing Facility * The transfer of the segregated Materials to suitable merchants or re-processors. * The provision of a complete record of all Materials delivered, the interim processors/Outlets and the ultimate destination of each Material * Monthly analysis of the Materials carried out in accordance with the MRF Code of Practice. Lot 3 - South Tyneside Council * The provision of a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) to process and sort collected Materials. * South Tyneside will provide its own Recycling Transfer Station (delivery point) from which the Contractor will transfer the delivered Authorised Material to the appropriate processing Facility. (See further details in the introduction.) * The transfer of the segregated Materials to suitable merchants or re-processors. * The provision of a complete record of all Materials delivered, the interim processors/Outlets and the ultimate destination of each Material * Monthly analysis of the Materials carried out in accordance with the MRF Code of Practice. Tenderers may bid for one or all Lots. To apply for this opportunity please visit https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0b0f69-5f68-4eef-ae86-45ee508473ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,932,109 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CUMBRIA WASTE MANAGEMENT; J&B RECYCLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2022 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0b0f69-5f68-4eef-ae86-45ee508473ce
- 16 Aug 2021 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b56d518-5c3a-4a07-9871-e174025b879a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0b0f69-5f68-4eef-ae86-45ee508473ce
  12th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b56d518-5c3a-4a07-9871-e174025b879a
  16th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About

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