---
title: "R081 - Depot extension"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060887"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-19"
---

# R081 - Depot extension

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060887

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council has recently completed the procurement process for the project titled "R081 - Depot extension," which falls under the construction industry category. The purpose of this procurement is to expand the Cargo Fleet workshop to accommodate and maintain 13 new refuse vehicles purchased for waste legislation compliance. The location of this project is Middlesbrough, within the UKC12 region of the United Kingdom. The contracting process was initiated as a tender under direct procurement method, identified as below threshold and without competition. The awarded contract is valued at £1,166,666 (excluding VAT) and was signed on 9th January 2026. It is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2026.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity particularly for construction companies capable of handling large-scale works, such as those in the expansion of existing infrastructure to support environmental compliance. Companies like Wharton Construction Limited, the awarded supplier, which specialise in construction work, are ideal candidates for such projects. This procurement opens doors for businesses seeking to participate in public sector opportunities, particularly those with expertise in building and maintaining facilities for government use. By aligning with initiatives focused on sustainability and public infrastructure, businesses can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and gain a foothold in municipal development projects.

## Notice

As a result of the new statutory waste legislation introduced by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Middlesbrough Council has purchased 13 new refuse vehicles for food waste and paper / card recycling collection services. This is a mandatory requirement, with new legislation coming into force in March 2026. In order to store and maintain and service these additional vehicles, it is necessary to expand the Cargo Fleet workshop into a vacant shed adjacent to the current workshop.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004271-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,166,666 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WHARTON CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 11:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004271-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004271-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.whartonconstructionltd.co.uk/

## Provenance

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