--- title: "Management and Operation of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0504ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0504ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0504ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0504ae.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-17" --- # Management and Operation of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0504ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0504ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0504ae.json) ## Summary The public procurement contract process, managed by Gateshead Borough Council on behalf of South Tyneside and Sunderland City Councils, concerns the management and operation of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) within their jurisdictions. These councils have formed the South Tyne & Wear Waste Management Partnership (STWWMP) for this purpose. The procurement pertains to refuse and waste-related services within the UKC region under sub-central government authority. The procurement stage is complete, with an open procedure method used in the tendering process. The contracts, involving lots across three locations, commenced on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2030, with options for extensions up to 2034. Key performance indicators include recycling and reuse rates, residual waste rates, and environment agency compliance inspections, while the contract was signed on 12th February 2026 with SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK LTD as the main supplier. This procurement project provides significant business growth opportunities in the waste management industry. Enterprises specialising in refuse and waste-related services are well-positioned to compete, particularly large-scale operations with capabilities for comprehensive recycling services and environmental compliance. This contract offers substantial market presence through its collaborative approach across multiple borough councils. Medium enterprises focusing on innovation in waste management and those adhering to environmental standards are encouraged to engage in similar tenders, leveraging the awarded KPIs that detail expected performance metrics. This well-delineated contract framework ensures clarity and potential profitability for interested parties excelling in service quality and social value delivery alongside competitive pricing. ## Notice This contract is being led by Gateshead Council on behalf of Gateshead Council, South Tyneside Council and Sunderland City Council (the Partner Authorities), who have formed the South Tyne & Wear Waste Management Partnership (STWWMP), for the provision of a Service for the Management and Operation of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland. The Borough Council of Gateshead has entered into back-to-back contractual arrangements with its partner authorities to pass down the relevant provisions of this Contract/Tender ("the Authority Contracts"). The Authority Contracts have been implemented by the Borough Council of Gateshead as the lead authority for the partner authorities under the Contract for and on behalf of itself and the partner authorities. ### Lot Information Gateshead Council (Lot 1) Site 1 - Campground HWRC, Wrekenton Site 2 - Cowen Road HWRC, Blaydon Renewal: Commencing 1st April 2026 for an initial term of 48 months, with two additional optional extensions of 24 months each. South Tyneside Council (Lot 2) Middlefields HWRC, Tyne Dock, South Shields Renewal: Commencing 1st April 2026 for an initial term of 48 months, with two additional optional extensions of 24 months each. Sunderland City Council (Lot 3) Pallion HWRC, Pallion Ind Est, Sunderland Renewal: Commencing 1st April 2026 for an initial term of 48 months, with two additional optional extensions of 24 months each. ### Planning Information Publication of Market Engagement questionnaire. 1 v 1 Supplier Engagement Sessions held via Teams on 18th / 19th February 2025. Site Visits conducted between 8th-17th April 2025 at the following locations; Cowen Road, Blaydon (Gateshead Council Site) Campground (Gateshead Council Site) Middlefield's (South Tyneside Council Site) Pallion (Sunderland City Council Site) The Council intends to share a draft Specification with interested parties prior to the publication of the tender as part of the Market Engagement Process in early May 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014361-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | 3 Jul 2025 | | Award date | 16 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | 2034-04-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,952,000 | | Lots value | £19,952,000 | | Awards value | £17,659,843 | | Contracts value | £17,659,843 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL; SUNDERLAND CITY 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), 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 | SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services ## Release History - 17 Feb 2026 at 14:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014361-2026 - 17 Oct 2025 at 15:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066464-2025 - 12 Aug 2025 at 09:19 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047895-2025 - 15 Jul 2025 at 13:50 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040085-2025 - 11 Jul 2025 at 14:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039355-2025 - 17 Apr 2025 at 11:34 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015882-2025 - 17 Apr 2025 at 11:31 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015879-2025 - 17 Apr 2025 at 10:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015862-2025 - 17 Apr 2025 at 10:38 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015843-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014361-2026 17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066464-2025 17th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047895-2025 12th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040085-2025 15th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039355-2025 11th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015882-2025 17th April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015879-2025 17th April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015862-2025 17th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015843-2025 17th April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.suez.com - https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills - https://www.hwmartin.com/waste-recycling/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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