--- title: "Operator of Middlefields Recycling Transfer Station" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fcf08bba-8d2a-4734-aed9-b71e086547dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcf08bba-8d2a-4734-aed9-b71e086547dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcf08bba-8d2a-4734-aed9-b71e086547dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcf08bba-8d2a-4734-aed9-b71e086547dc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-04" --- # Operator of Middlefields Recycling Transfer Station Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcf08bba-8d2a-4734-aed9-b71e086547dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcf08bba-8d2a-4734-aed9-b71e086547dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcf08bba-8d2a-4734-aed9-b71e086547dc.json) ## Summary South Tyneside Council is seeking an operator for the Middlefields Recycling Transfer Station as part of their commitment to refuse recycling services within the region. The contract, valued at £123,450, will involve various operational duties such as managing health and safety aspects, coordinating visitors, handling materials, and overseeing regular maintenance. The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently at the award stage with the contract starting on 1 April 2025 and ending on 31 March 2030. The recycling facility is located at NE34 0NT, South Shields, with a submission deadline for tender documentation on 10 October 2024. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in waste management and recycling. The involvement in daily operations, material handling, and regulatory compliance can provide valuable industry experience and establish partnerships with local councils. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract, offering them a chance to expand their services and reputation in the recycling industry. By participating, businesses can contribute to sustainability practices and benefit from stable, long-term contractual relationships with South Tyneside Council. ## Notice 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. Additional information: Tender documentation is available to be downloaded on the NEPO ProContract system. If not already registered please register at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com - this will then grant access to the tender documentation. Please note that registering on ProContract and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once you have registered you will be required to complete and submit the tender documentation. Tenders and all supporting documentation must be priced in Sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be governed by English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. The Council is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab46df49-f287-46aa-92cf-375f0835401f | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £123,450 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £675,350 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | REMONDIS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90514000 - Refuse recycling services ## Release History - 4 Apr 2025 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab46df49-f287-46aa-92cf-375f0835401f - 11 Sep 2024 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca71daa-8e47-42fa-83b3-6da0875d59cb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab46df49-f287-46aa-92cf-375f0835401f 4th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca71daa-8e47-42fa-83b3-6da0875d59cb 11th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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