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title: "(STWWMP - SUNDERLAND) CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION AND OPERATION OF A COMPOSTING FACILITY AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES"
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# (STWWMP - SUNDERLAND) CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION AND OPERATION OF A COMPOSTING FACILITY AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1a9be14-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Gateshead Council, which is acting on behalf of Sunderland City Council, to establish a contract for the provision and operation of a composting facility and associated services. This is part of the South Tyne and Wear Waste Management Partnership (STWWMP) and falls under the services category, specifically for composting services. The tender was published on 9th June 2016, with a tender deadline of 14th July 2016. The successful contract period begins on 31st August 2016 and concludes on 30th March 2019. The total value of this contract is £600,000 and it is classified under the open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in waste management, recycling, and environmental services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer operational capabilities for composting facilities, as well as logistics support for material transfer and record-keeping, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance their market visibility and establish partnerships within the public sector, laying a strong foundation for further growth in the environmental services industry.

## Notice

Gateshead Council, as lead Authority for the South Tyne and Wear Waste Management Partnership (STWWMP), is tendering this Contract on behalf of Sunderland City Council (the Authority), which is a member of the STWWMP. The contract is for the Provision and Operation of a Composting Facility to receive and process collected Green Waste. The requirements of the service under this Contract are: -- The provision of a Composting Facility to receive and compost Green Waste; -- Dependant on the location of the Composting Facility a suitable supporting Delivery Point/s should be considered from which the Contractor will transfer the delivered material to the appropriate processing Facility; -- The transfer of the composted materials to suitable merchants or end users; -- The provision of a complete record of all materials delivered, the interim merchants/outlets and the ultimate destination of each material.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb1736c1-e358-4485-a5d2-f3103c944d73 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 30 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77120000 - Composting services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb1736c1-e358-4485-a5d2-f3103c944d73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb1736c1-e358-4485-a5d2-f3103c944d73
  9th June 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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