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title: "NEPO215 Collection & Management of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Post-Consumer Batteries"
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# NEPO215 Collection & Management of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Post-Consumer Batteries

Buyer: ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ecfe77f-8769-4540-bda1-afde9324777d

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## Summary

The Association of North East Councils is managing a procurement process for the framework agreement titled "NEPO215 Collection & Management of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Post-Consumer Batteries". This process falls within the refuse and waste-related services industry, specifically targeting the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender methodology is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 18th September 2019. The awarded contract, which commenced on 1st January 2020 and is set to run until 31st December 2024, focuses on offering a free-of-charge service in compliance with UK Government WEE Regulations 2013, with a contract value of £0. The latest update announcing the award was published on 17th December 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in waste management services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are registered with the Environment Agency as WEEE-approved compliance schemes. Companies able to provide the necessary logistics for the collection, transportation, and processing of WEEE and batteries stand to benefit considerably. The framework agreement emphasises services including the provision and maintenance of containers, which aligns well with enterprises looking to enhance their service offerings and expand their market presence in environmental compliance and waste management sectors.

## Notice

NEPO is seeking to procure a Framework Agreement 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 WEE Regulations 2013 and the accompanying code of practice. The waste will be collected from a notified list of Designated Collection Facilities's (DCFs) on behalf of the Contracting Authorities within each authority's geographical area. The awarded supplier 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 Agreement is 0 GBP with tenderers being invited from the Environment Agency's list of WEEE approved producer compliance schemes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4eee9c3-a9dc-4130-88e5-19fd9de4f785 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 3AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VALPAK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2019 at 10:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4eee9c3-a9dc-4130-88e5-19fd9de4f785
- 17 Dec 2019 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4eee9c3-a9dc-4130-88e5-19fd9de4f785
- 13 Aug 2019 at 16:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52bdd16d-6284-44f8-8a02-eb73e3c0471d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4eee9c3-a9dc-4130-88e5-19fd9de4f785
  17th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52bdd16d-6284-44f8-8a02-eb73e3c0471d
  13th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f46980b8-c782-4140-b4d3-de9690e7335d
  OJEU Contract Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33a9d730-9d7b-4b43-864e-3b9d34ee0b68
  Copy of OJEU Contract Award Notice

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org

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