---
title: "Material Recycling Facility (MRF) repairs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052c3a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-04"
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# Material Recycling Facility (MRF) repairs

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052c3a

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Cheshire West and Chester Council involved repairs to the Material Recycling Facility (MRF), specifically focusing on the Infeed Conveyor and Hopper. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and is part of the repair and maintenance services industry. This contract is in the 'Award' stage, having been signed on 1 June 2025, with services commencing on 5 June 2025. It operates under a direct procurement method, described as 'below threshold - without competition'. The contract is valued at £87,000 GBP and is scheduled to run until 1 January 2026. The location involved is in the United Kingdom, specifically in Ellesmere Port.

This tender presents a clear opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in repair and maintenance services to demonstrate their capabilities in the public sector. Sword Engineering Ltd, a firm based in Shropshire, was awarded this contract, highlighting opportunities for businesses with expertise in engineering and material recycling facility maintenance. Companies operating in specialised engineering services, particularly those with a focus on machinery repair and upgrading, would benefit from engaging in such procurement activities to bolster their growth and expand their footprint in the industry.

## Notice

Infeed Conveyor and Hopper to the Material Recycling Facility (MRF)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029806-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWORD ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 10:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029806-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029806-2025
  4th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.swordengineering.co.uk/

## Provenance

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