All bidders were informed were informed yesterday (7 August 2024) of the provisional outcome.
The contract is due to commence on 1 April 2025 and will last for seven years with an option to extend for a further seven years.
Essex’s residual waste is predominantly black bag waste collected by the city, district and borough councils at the kerbside, and non-recyclable waste from Essex county council’s recycling centres.
The waste management company bid for four lots, all of which have been provisionally accepted:
- Lot 1 (175,000 tonnes per annum)
- Lot 2 (80,000 tonnes per annum)
- Lot 3 (40,000 tonnes per annum)
- Lot 4 (42,000 tonnes per annum)
Residual waste treatment contract ‘another great outcome’
Essex councillor Peter Schwier said: “I am delighted that we have nearly reached the final stage of the tender process for the treatment of our residual waste in Essex.
“This will ensure medium-term arrangements are in place for the treatment of our waste. If awarded, this contract would support the zero waste to landfill target.
“[It could be] another great outcome following cabinet approval last month for the exciting new Waste Strategy for Essex following which longer term arrangements for waste treatment will be explored.”
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