Composting services

Tender description

This procurement opportunity was undertaken by Gateshead Council on behalf of itself, South Tyneside Council and Sunderland City Council for the Provision and Operation of a Composting Facility to receive and process collected Green Waste. The requirements of the service under this Contract are: — Provision of a Facility to receive and compost Green Waste; — Transfer of the composted materials to suitable merchants or end users; — Provision of a complete record of all materials delivered, interim merchants/outlets and the ultimate destination of each material. The opportunity was divided into 3 lots. Lots 1 (Gateshead Council) and Lot 2 (South Tyneside Council progressed to contract award. Lot 3, on behalf of Sunderland City Council, was not awarded due to budgetary constraints and affordability issues. The service shall be provided for the acceptance and treatment of Green Waste derived from the Services of Gateshead Council. The compostable Green Waste will be delivered by Gateshead or their agents using conventional open tipping vehicles, Refuse Collection Vehicles (non-compaction, conventional and split-bodied compaction), and through the use of non-compaction hook lift containers up to 40 m3. The service shall be provided for the acceptance and treatment of Green Waste derived from the Services of South Tyneside Council. The compostable Green Waste will be delivered by South Tyneside or their agents using conventional open tipping vehicles, Refuse Collection Vehicles (non-compaction, conventional and split-bodied compaction), and through the use of non-compaction hook lift containers up to 40 cubic metres. The service shall be provided for the acceptance and treatment of Green Waste derived from the Services of Sunderland Council. The compostable Green Waste will be delivered by Sunderland or their agents using conventional open tipping vehicles, Refuse Collection Vehicles (non-compaction, conventional and split-bodied compaction), and through the use of non-compaction hook lift containers up to 40 cubic metres. Please note this Lot was not awarded due to budgetary constraints and affordability issues and is currently reviewing the provision of this service.