Scope
Reference
OPEN20251024
Description
North Tyneside Council (the "Authority") is seeking to appoint a supplier for the safe, compliant and efficient management of its Waste Disposal Contract (the "Contract") in line with the Authority's objectives as set out in the North Tyneside Plan.
The existing contract, which expires on 31 March 2027, currently covers the:
transfer and treatment/disposal of all residual waste;
management and operation of the Authority's waste transfer station;
management and operation of the Authority's household waste recycling centre, including transfer and treatment of all materials; and
transfer and treatment of kerbside and collected garden waste.
While it is anticipated that the specification under the Contract will remain broadly similar, the Authority will seek to deliver wider objectives across key service areas through this procurement. These factors, which may form part of the final decision-making process, include:
Sustainability & Carbon Net Zero;
Value for money;
Social Value;
Collaboration;
Flexibility;
Continuous improvement - evolving asset management;
Resilience; and
Innovation.
There may also an opportunity for the Authority to develop a second household waste recycling centre HWRC, subject to funding approval. The operation of this centre may also be included in the Contract.
This pre-market engagement exercise invites prospective suppliers to provide feedback on (i) the proposed procurement approach (including process and timetable); (ii) the Contract; (iii) the financial model; and (iv) the service specification.
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000,000 excluding VAT
- £200,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2037
- Possible extension to 31 March 2047
- 20 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Contract locations
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Engagement
Engagement deadline
10 July 2025
Engagement process description
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
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
11 August 2025
Contracting authority
North Tyneside Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYBQ-4733-WWLW
Quadrant
North Tyneside
NE27 0BY
United Kingdom
Email: strategic.procurement@northtyneside.gov.uk
Website: https://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/category/198/procurement-tenders-and-opportunities
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government