---
title: "Contract for the Operation and Maintenance of the Hanford Energy Recovery Facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041e37"
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buyer: "STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL"
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# Contract for the Operation and Maintenance of the Hanford Energy Recovery Facility

Buyer: STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041e37

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## Summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has initiated a public procurement process for the operation and maintenance of the Hanford Energy Recovery Facility, a key infrastructure asset under its management. This contract falls under the industry category of refuse disposal and treatment (CPV 90510000). The procurement process employs a selective method through competitive dialogue, aiming to appoint a contractor for five years, with an option for a two-year extension. The opportunity's estimated contract value amounts to £95,000,000, evaluating whole life cost and quality as award criteria. The tender submission deadline was set for 8 January 2024, with operations set to begin on 1 April 2025. The primary delivery location is Campbell Road, Sideway, Stoke-on-Trent, and spans multiple UK regions, including UKG. The final award for this contract was granted to North Midlands Operations Limited.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in waste management and energy recovery services. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale facilities and handling complex service contracts can benefit from this significant project, with a value influenced by waste processing and power income streams. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the technical capability to manage this facility now have a platform to demonstrate their competitive edge, as evidenced by the participation of an SME in the bidding process. Overall, the tender encourages robust competition and innovation in service delivery, positioning successful bidders for long-term growth in the public infrastructure sector.

## Notice

Stoke-on-Trent City Council own the the Hanford Energy Recovery Facility. The contract is for the operation and maintenance of this Council facility.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Competitive Dialogue procurement to appoint contractor to operate and maintain the Hanford ERF.

Options: A five year contract with the option of a possible 2 year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038670-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH MIDLANDS OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038670-2025
- 1 Dec 2023 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035436-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stoke.gov.uk
- https://northmidlandsoperations.co.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About
- https://www.stoke.gov.uk

## Provenance

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