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Collection and Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Batteries

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Collection and Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Batteries" involves The Association of North East Councils Limited as the main buying organisation. This tender falls within the refuse and waste-related services industry category and targets the UKC region, specifically within North East England. It operates under a framework contract established by the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), which commenced on 1 January 2020 and has been extended, with a revised expiry date of 31 December 2027. The procurement is at the contract update stage, offering a nil cost service where tenderers are drawn from the environment agency's list of WEEE approved producer compliance schemes. This procurement follows the legal framework of the UK Government WEEE Regulations 2013, providing comprehensive waste management solutions for electrical equipment and batteries.

This procurement presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in waste management and recycling services compliant with the WEEE Regulations. Businesses that can offer expertise in waste collection, storage solutions, logistics, and waste processing would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The awarded supplier, Valpak Ltd, highlights the potential for large-scale companies to leverage their existing infrastructure and compliance knowledge to secure similar contracts. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their operational footprint in waste management services, fulfil governmental compliance requirements, and potentially enhance their reputation within the environmental services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Collection and Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Batteries

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

NEPO established a framework contract for the provision of a free of charge service for the collection and management of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and post-consumer batteries in line with UK Government WEEE Regulations 2013 and the accompanying code of practice. The waste will be collected from a notified list of designated collection facilities (DCFs) on behalf of the contracting authorities within each authority's geographical area. The awarded supplier(s) will supply, service, maintain and replace storage containers needed for the service as well as the collection and transportation of whole units and broken WEEE and batteries to suitable processing facilities and the further sorting or final disposal of any contaminants arising from the collection and sorting process. As a nil cost service the value of the framework contract is 0 GBP with tenderers being invited from the environment agency's list of WEEE approved producer compliance schemes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030282-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Valpak Limited

Further Information

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