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title: "North Tyneside Council Waste Management Contract"
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# North Tyneside Council Waste Management Contract

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0547ad

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## Summary

North Tyneside Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for a significant Waste Management Contract estimated at £220 million, set to run for a maximum period of 20 years, beginning on 1st April 2027. The procurement process is conducted via a Competitive Flexible Procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023. The council aims to improve waste management solutions by managing approximately 77,000 tonnes of waste yearly across various disposal methods, including recycling and energy recovery. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 14th November 2025, and further details about services are provided in the tender documents. This procurement supports the council's commitment to sustainability and innovation, in line with the North Tyneside Plan.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in waste management solutions, particularly those with a focus on innovative and sustainable practices. Organisations with a demonstrable track record in managing waste and recycling facilities can engage meaningfully with the council to develop and implement strategic waste reduction practices. The council encourages participation from SMEs, either independently or through consortia or subcontracting, which aligns with the council’s objectives to foster economic growth and innovation within the local and wider business community.

## Notice

North Tyneside Council (the Authority) is seeking to appoint a contractor (Contractor) for the safe, compliant and efficient management of its Waste Management Contract (the Contract) in line with the Authority's objectives as set out in the North Tyneside Plan (the Opportunity). Following a pre-market engagement exercise which included a market engagement event on 21 July 2025, the Authority has refined its approach to the procurement and Contract and wishes to bring the Opportunity to market and invite participation formally (the Procurement). The Opportunity The Authority is responsible for the management of c. 77k tonnes of waste across all treatment types (Energy from Waste, landfill, composting, recycling and reuse) per annum. The Contract will cover all existing responsibilities under the current arrangement including the: (i) transfer and treatment/management of all residual waste; (ii) management and operation of the Authority's transfer station (the TS); (iii) management and operation of the Authority's household waste recycling centre (the HWRC), including transfer and treatment of all materials; and (iv) transfer and treatment of kerbside and collected garden waste. The Authority is seeking a Contractor with whom it can work to integrate waste management hierarchy principles into the Contract. These principles, rank (in order): (i) waste reduction at source; (ii) reuse; (iii) recycling; (iv) energy recovery; and (v) disposal without energy recovery (the Waste Hierarchy Principles). It is anticipated that during the term of the Contract, the Contractor will perform the following services: 1. Operate the TS to (i) receive all waste delivered by the Authority under the Contract (including from the HWRC); (ii) interface with the Authority's Food and DMR contractors regarding collection of their wastes from the TS (iii) segregate and provide haulage services for all other waste for onward transportation; (iv) integrate and apply the Waste Hierarchy Principles; and (v) ensure the TS remains compliant with all relevant environmental permitting regulations. 2. Operate the HWRC to (i) receive household waste without charge to residents; (ii) ensure that only household waste is deposited at the HWRC; (iii) provide for clear and efficient segregation of household waste, such that the potential for re-use or recycling is maximised; and (iv) maintain safe and efficient access to and through the HWRC, while minimising vehicle queues on the public highway. 3. Make arrangements with suitably licensed facilities to accept materials segregated at the HWRC that do not require processing at the TS. Further details about the services and the Authority's requirements are stated in the tender documents. In addition to the existing service requirements under the Contract, the Authority is considering a variety of options as part of this Opportunity, including: 1. gainshare arrangements for reuse and recycling income, third party waste income and electricity and/or heat income; 2. the potential development and operation of a second HWRC site; and 3. proposals for reuse of materials to generate income. The Authority is seeking to appoint a market leading organisation with demonstrable experience across similar contracts and a market leading approach to innovative waste management. Applicants are encouraged to use this Procurement to demonstrate to the Authority how they will work pragmatically and collaboratively to develop solutions that satisfy the Authority's needs and incentivises the Contractor's performance. The Authority encourages small and medium size enterprises to participate in this Procurement, either as Applicants, consortium members, supply-chain partners or sub-contractors. The Contract is valued at approximately PS11,000,000 yearly for an estimated total value of PS220,000,000 over the maximum duration of the Contract (20 years). Applicants should note that the top three KPIs that the Authority intends to publish performance information against are likely to be the following: 1. Rectification of Non-Compliance Failures 2. Receipt of Contract Waste 3. Recycling and Reuse Further information regarding those KPIs and more generally on the Procurement and the Authority's requirements can be found in the tender documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: It is envisaged that the Contract will allow for mechanisms to incentivise and reward Contractor performance. These include: 1. gainshare arrangements for reuse and recycling income, third party waste income and electricity and/or heat income; 2. the potential development and operation of a second HWRC site; and 3. proposals for reuse of materials to generate income.

Renewal: The Authority anticipates that the duration of the Contract is an initial period of 10 years with extensions up to a further 10 years amounting to an overall aggregate of up to 20 years. The duration and number of extension(s) beyond the initial contract period shall be determined at the Authority's absolute discretion.

### Planning Information

This notice serves as an invitation to prospective suppliers to participate in this pre-market engagement exercise but is not an invitation to tender. 
The Pre-Market Engagement Information Document is accessible via the Portal at www.open-uk.org and provides further background on the Contract. It also includes a short questionnaire which is intended to enable prospective suppliers to provide their key insights and recommendations to the Authority in respect of its approach to the Contract. 
Completed questionnaires should be submitted to the Authority via the Portal.
The closing date for receipt of submitted questionnaires is 12pm on Monday 10 July 2025.
The Authority intends to introduce this opportunity to prospective suppliers at an in-person market engagement event at North Tyneside Council at Quadrant East, Silverlink North, Cobalt Business Park, North Tyneside, NE27 0BY on 21 July 2025.
If you wish to attend the market engagement event, please refer to the instructions in section 4 of the Pre-Market Engagement Information Document. 
The Pre-Market Engagement Information Document will be available by 5pm Friday 13th June 2025 via the below link:
https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/bd224128-95a4-4802-b3dc-0549d427272d

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070821-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | £220,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BIRD & BIRD LLP; GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP; LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS LLP |
| Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Castle Baynard |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 42320000 - Waste incinerators
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 12:55 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070821-2025
- 29 Sep 2025 at 15:39 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060667-2025
- 29 Sep 2025 at 14:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060616-2025
- 12 Jun 2025 at 13:07 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031944-2025
- 12 Jun 2025 at 12:49 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031923-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070821-2025
  4th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060667-2025
  29th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060616-2025
  29th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031944-2025
  12th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031923-2025
  12th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/9ea116f8-2861-45c6-8818-8cc6278ea9f0

## Notice URLs

- http://localpartnerships.gov.uk
- http://www.grantthornton.co.uk
- https://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/category/198/procurement-tenders-and-opportunities
- https://open-uk.org/opportunities
- https://open-uk.org/opportunitiesEachpartywillbeliableforitsowncostsandexpensesinrelationtothepreparationandsubmissionofanyPSQresponseortenderandtheconductofanydiscussions/dialogueorsimilarwiththeAuthorityduringtheProcurement.Fortheavoidanceofdoubt,theAuthorityanditsappointedadvisershavenoobligationwhatsoevertoreimburseanyorganisationinrespectofanycosts,economiclossorotherlossofprofitincurredbyiteitherinthepreparationofanPSQresponseorfuturetenderorarisingfromclarificationsanddiscussionswiththeAuthorityinconnectionwiththeProcurement,regardlessofwhetherornottheProcurementresultsintheawardofaContract.TheProcurementshouldnotberegardedasaninvestmentrecommendationmadebytheAuthorityoritsappointedadvisers.Eachorganisationmustrelyonitsownenquiriesandonthetermsandconditionssetoutinanycontractwhenfinallyexecuted,subjecttosuchlimitationsandrestrictionsasmaybespecifiedinsuchacontract.NeithertheissueofanydocumentationintheProcurementnoranyoftheinformationpresentedinitshouldberegardedasconstitutingacontract,agreementoracommitmentorrepresentationonthepartoftheAuthorityoranyotherpersontoenterintoacontractualarrangement.TheAuthorityreservestheright(subjecttotherequirementsofthePA23)tovary,amendorterminatetheProcurementbynoticeinwriting,includingtherighttointroduceadditionalstagesandnottoawardacontractatallforanyreasonwhatsoever.UndernocircumstanceswilltheAuthorityoritsappointedadvisersacceptanyliabilityarisingoutoforinrespectoftheProcurement,theawardprocedure,oranyvariationoramendmenttotheprocedure.NeithertheAuthoritynoranyofitsappointedadviserswillbeliableorresponsibleforanyopinion,statement,orconclusioncontainedin,oranyomissionfrom,theProcurementdocumentsorforanyotherwrittenororalcommunicationtransmittedorotherwisemadeavailabletoanyorganisationduringtheProcurement.Norepresentationorwarrantyismadeinrespectofsuchstatements,opinionsorconclusions,andneithertheAuthoritynoritsappointedadvisersshallacceptanyliabilityforanylossordamage(otherthaninrespectoffraudulentmisrepresentation)arisingasaresultofanyrelianceuponsuchstatements,opinionsorconclusions.Fortheavoidanceofdoubt,onlythetermsoftheContractasandwhenitisexecutedwillhaveanylegaleffectinconnectionwiththematterstowhichthisProcurementrelates.Furtherfortheavoidanceofdoubt,noneoftheProcurementdocumentsshallformanimpliedcontract.TheAuthoritymakesnocommitmenttoawardanycontractasaresultofthisProcurementorotherwise,nortoacceptthelowestpricedtender.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/bd224128-95a4-4802-b3dc-0549d427272d
- https://www.twobirds.com

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