Scope
Description
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 1. Gateshead Council (Lot 1)
Description
Site 1 - Campground HWRC, Wrekenton
Site 2 - Cowen Road HWRC, Blaydon
Lot 2. South Tyneside Council (Lot 2)
Description
Middlefields HWRC, Tyne Dock, South Shields
Lot 3. Sunderland City Council (Lot 3)
Description
Pallion HWRC, Pallion Ind Est, Sunderland
Contract 1. Gateshead - Management and Operation of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC)
Lots
Lot 1. Gateshead Council (Lot 1)
Supplier
Contract value
- £6,461,242.90 excluding VAT
- £7,753,491.48 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
12 February 2026
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
Commencing 1st April 2026 for an initial term of 48 months, with two additional optional extensions of 24 months each.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Key performance indicators
| Name |
|---|
| KPI-01 - Recycling and Reuse Rate |
| KPI-02 - Residual Waste Rate |
| KPI-03 - Regulatory Compliance - Environment Agency inspection |
Contract 2. South Tyneside - Management and Operation of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC)
Lots
Lot 2. South Tyneside Council (Lot 2)
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,756,870.35 excluding VAT
- £5,708,244.42 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
12 February 2026
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
Commencing 1st April 2026 for an initial term of 48 months, with two additional optional extensions of 24 months each.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Key performance indicators
| Name |
|---|
| KPI-01 - Recycling and Reuse Rate |
| KPI-02 - Residual Waste Rate |
| KPI-03 - Regulatory Compliance - Environment Agency inspection |
Contract 3. Sunderland - Management and Operation of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC)
Lots
Lot 3. Sunderland City Council (Lot 3)
Supplier
Contract value
- £6,441,731.92 excluding VAT
- £7,730,078.31 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
12 February 2026
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
Commencing 1st April 2026 for an initial term of 48 months, with two additional optional extensions of 24 months each.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Key performance indicators
| Name |
|---|
| KPI-01 - Recycling and Reuse Rate |
| KPI-02 - Residual Waste Rate |
| KPI-03 - Regulatory Compliance - Environment Agency inspection |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY UK LTD
- Companies House: 02291198
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGZ-4293-TZJP
Suez House
Maidenhead
SL6 1ES
United Kingdom
Email: tenders.uk@suez.com
Website: http://www.suez.com
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contract 2
Contract 3
Contracting authorities
Gateshead Borough Council
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10002639
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGY-1151-NJQN
Civic Centre, Regent Terrace
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
South Tyneside Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYPB-8737-VBHG
Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road
South Shields
NE33 2RL
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Sunderland City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVZ-4154-GGRZ
City Hall, Plater Way,
Sunderland
SR1 3AA
United Kingdom
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government