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title: "Stoke-on-Trent Sustainability Park Energy Recovery Facility - Design, Build and Operate"
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# Stoke-on-Trent Sustainability Park Energy Recovery Facility - Design, Build and Operate

Buyer: STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066448

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## Summary

The Stoke-on-Trent City Council is advancing with the procurement process for the "Stoke-on-Trent Sustainability Park Energy Recovery Facility - Design, Build and Operate" project. This initiative, located in Hanford, Stoke-on-Trent, falls under the industry category of energy and waste management services. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, having issued a competitive flexible procedure for the project's design, build, and operation of a new energy recovery facility. The facility aims to replace existing infrastructure with a 230,000-290,000 tonnes per annum ERF incorporating state-of-the-art moving grate combustion technology. The tender includes a design and build (D&B) and a 25-year operations and maintenance (O&M) contract. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their proposals by 15 April 2026, with operations projected to commence on 2 September 2027.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in waste incineration, refuse-incineration plant construction, and energy services to engage in a long-term, high-value project, valued at £1.32 billion. The competitive flexible procedure invites interested suppliers to complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) to qualify for subsequent stages. This opportunity is especially suitable for businesses with expertise in ERF engineering, energy recovery facility construction and operation, and innovative energy solutions, particularly those proficient in integrating Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems. Given its alignment with the Council's Net Zero 2050 strategy, companies with strong capabilities in carbon capture and community education will be well-positioned to deliver both technical excellence and social value, thus contributing to sustainable urban development in Stoke-on-Trent.

## Notice

Stoke-on-Trent City Council (the Authority) seeks to procure a replacement Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Hanford, Stoke-on-Trent. The Authority intends to procure a new ERF with a capacity of 230,000-290,000 tonnes per annum on an 80% Council / 20% private sector ownership basis. The procurement encompasses Design and Build (D&B) and a 25-year Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract. The Authority will submit a planning application in due course for the future Facility. Key requirements: * Design and build of a new ERF with moving grate combustion technology (or equivalent) and advanced flue-gas treatment systems * Integration of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technology to deliver low-carbon heat to the city's District Heat Network to supply Local Sector anchor loads. * Heat to be delivered to the ERF site boundary for onward distribution by the Heat Network Provider * The facility must be Carbon Capture Ready and aligned with the Authority's Net Zero 2050 strategy * Full 25-year operations and maintenance service post-commissioning, including planned and reactive maintenance, lifecycle asset replacement, environmental monitoring and community education services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Employer may, at its sole discretion, give written notice to extend the contract by 5 years, subject to the parties agreeing the terms of such extension. This option may be exercised up to three times.

### Planning Information

The Contracting Authority previously published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) to signal its intention to undertake preliminary engagement with the market in relation to this requirement. As the procurement will now proceed under the Procurement Act 2023, this UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is being issued to ensure alignment with the new legislative framework and to maintain transparency regarding the market engagement undertaken.
The purpose of the engagement was to understand market capability, capacity, delivery models, and potential risks/opportunities ahead of the forthcoming procurement. The engagement activities included (but were not limited to):
• circulation of early‑stage information;
• supplier briefing sessions and/or soft‑market testing activities; and
• receipt of informal feedback from interested suppliers.
No selection or shortlisting took place during this engagement, and participation conferred no advantage or disadvantage in the future procurement process.
This notice confirms:
that preliminary market engagement has been conducted in relation to the proposed procurement; and
that a Tender Notice (UK4) will be published in due course in line with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023.
Suppliers who did not participate in the earlier PIN‑related activity are not prejudiced and will have full opportunity to tender once the procurement formally commences under the new legislation.
The market engagement deadline was the 13 December 2024, although further interaction and meetings were held with the market until March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020531-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2027 - 3 Oct 2056 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,100,000,000 |
| 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 | STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 42320000 - Waste incinerators
- 45252300 - Refuse-incineration plant construction work
- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 15:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020531-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 14:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020447-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020531-2026
  6th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020447-2026
  6th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=a90985bf-4b19-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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