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title: "Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Processing and Haulage Procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046e1e"
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# Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Processing and Haulage Procurement

Buyer: NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046e1e

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## Summary

The procurement process for a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Processing and Haulage contract has been completed on behalf of North and East Hertfordshire Councils and Hertsmere Borough Council, led by North Hertfordshire District Council. The focus of this tender was on refuse recycling services within the region of UKH23, utilizing the Restricted procedure. The procurement covered two lots: one for North and East Hertfordshire Councils and another for Hertsmere Borough Council. The contracts, awarded to Pearce Recycling Company Limited, were signed on 1st October 2025, with the process culminating in active awards for both lots.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in waste management services, particularly those capable of handling materials recycling and haulage. It aligns with businesses looking to engage in long-term service contracts with public entities. SMEs, who often bring innovative solutions and local expertise, may find this an excellent opportunity to expand their footprint in regional public sector contracts. This procurement process signifies a significant investment in sustainable waste management, ensuring that the chosen contractor, Pearce Recycling Company Limited, runs a comprehensive recycling service benefiting the communities in Hertfordshire.

## Notice

North and East Hertfordshire Councils operate a shared waste collection, recycling and street cleaning service. Hertsmere Borough Council operates in-house waste and recycling collection services. This procurement is for the bulk transfer/direct delivery, processing and sale of recyclable materials. 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.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'.

### Lot Information

To provide services for the bulk transfer, Processing and sale of mixed Dry Recycling from both East Hertfordshire District Council and North Hertfordshire District Council

Lot 1 - To provide services for the bulk transfer, Processing and sale of mixed Dry Recycling from both East Hertfordshire District Council and North Hertfordshire District Council, which will include Household Waste collections and a small proportion from Commercial Waste collections. Tonnage and processing requirements for the first three months are different for the remainder of the contract as a consequence of New Waste Collection Services being implemented in August 2025.

To provide services for the direct delivery or waste transfer, Processing and sale of mixed Dry Recycling from Hertsmere Borough Council

To provide either direct delivery or a Waste Transfer Station and bulk transfer, Processing and sale of mixed Dry Recycling from Hertsmere Borough Council which will include Household Waste collections and a small proportion from Commercial Waste collections.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066705-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,062,280 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EAST HERTS COUNCIL; HERTSMERE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG6 3JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Hertsmere |
| Electoral ward | Borehamwood Cowley Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Hertsmere |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## 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

- 20 Oct 2025 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066705-2025
- 16 Dec 2024 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040502-2024
- 6 Jun 2024 at 15:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017648-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.north-herts.gov.uk
- http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home
- https://www.cedr.com/
- https://www.eastherts.gov.uk
- https://www.hertsmere.gov.uk/
- https://www.hertsmere.gov.uk/home.aspx

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