II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85142300

45222100

45252000

90510000

90513000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

Main site or place of performance:

Wales

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Following the previous PIN reference 98104 issued 13.12.2019, Dyfodol Gwyrdd Glân have reviewed the information and feedback from the market and are now investigating an alternative approach to the development and delivery of the project.

The new proposal under consideration is to procure a Contractor to Design, Develop, Install and provide ongoing Support for the technology for an Absorbent Hygiene Product (AHP) Waste treatment/recycling solution for All Wales.

Once installed, it is likely the facilities to be operated and maintained by Public Sector Organisations, with ongoing support to be provided by the Design / Technology Contractor.

Background

The amount of waste generated by the use of AHP can make up to 9% of the kerbside collected municipal residual waste in Wales which is estimated to be over 21,000 tonnes in total per annum from across Wales.

The project will be seeking technical solutions to process AHP at two facilities in Wales; approximately 5000 tonne requirement in the north of Wales and 16,000 tonnes in the south.

These products including nappies and adult hygiene products are traditionally collected as part of the residual waste stream for disposal by landfilling or energy from waste treatment (incineration). This niche waste product is an area of growing consideration by local authorities and the Welsh Government as they seek affordable and sustainable solutions to waste management.

The aim of the project is that a solution is provided to Welsh Local Authorities that:

- reduces residual waste and recycles AHP waste into an end-product.

- achieves a minimum demonstrable recycling rate.

- enables a reduced carbon impact for Wales.

- supports the green economy, generates community benefits and creates employment within Wales.

- is affordable to as many participating Local Authorities (LAs) as possible.

As part of the project, 2 potential sites have been identified as sites to build and operate a treatment facility or facilities, they are:

1) Bryn Pica - South Wales

2) Waen - North Wales

Dyfodol Gwyrdd Glân welcomes comment on these proposals and/or alternative proposals as part of the market-sounding exercise and, in particular, as to whether its aspirations are achievable and the opportunities presented by the project are attractive to the market.

The publication of this Prior Information Notice is for information gathering purposes only at this stage and forms part of the market testing and engagement initiative.

This Market Consultation exercise is an opportunity for specialist AHP waste treatment technology companies and providers to participate in shaping the procurement strategy and gain insight into the project. Potential bidders who are interested in this opportunity are invited to download the Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire via the https://.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk and complete no later than 3rd July 2020.

Bidders who express interest will also have an opportunity to engage in a one to one session via video conference with the Project Team.

II.2.14) Additional information

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR TENDERS (ITT) OR A PRE-QUALIFICATION (PQQ) EXERCISE. This is a Request For Information (RFI). The RFI will be used to facilitate a market sounding exercise to provide advance information of requirements and open a dialogue with the market. The results may be used to inform future procurement specifications and strategies.