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title: "Circular Economy Strategic Investment Initiative"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02891b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Circular Economy Strategic Investment Initiative

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02891b

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## Summary

The North Lanarkshire Council is planning a procurement process for the "Circular Economy Strategic Investment Initiative," aimed at assessing the market for a potential integrated polymer recycling facility in Scotland. This initiative falls within the refuse and waste related services sector and supports the Scottish Government's circular economy objectives. Key dates include a deadline for expressing interest in virtual engagement sessions by 29th January 2020, with future notices anticipated around 1st October 2021. The procurement will follow a regulated process as the project progresses.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in recycling and waste management, particularly those operating Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs). Companies that specialise in sustainable waste processing and have innovative solutions for polymer recycling would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with the North Lanarkshire Council will not only facilitate discussions with local authorities but also allow businesses to align their offerings with governmental environmental goals, fostering potential long-term partnerships.

## Notice

A collectively number of Local Authorities are looking to determine what the current market position is in regard to the potential development of an integrated polymer recycling facility, here in Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following recent dialogue between a number of Scottish Local Authorities, which includes North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, North Ayrshire, and Renfrewshire, we are collectively looking to determine what the current market position is in regard to the potential development of an integrated polymer recycling facility, here in Scotland. This would contribute to the Scottish Government' circular economy ambitions, addressing the declared Climate Change Emergency with reduced emissions in line with Net-Zero and Zero-waste ambitions. As a minimum commitment, it has been identified that a long term agreement would need to be established in order to help facilitate this agreement. To this end, it is our intention to engage with the market and in particular Material Recovery Facilities (MRF), in order to have further dialogue in the form of virtual sessions, to discuss in more detail the proposed project and determine what the market implications may be. To formally record a note of interest and to confirm acceptance to attend virtual sessions with representatives on behalf of the abovementioned Local Authorities, please email Chris Gannon at gannonc@northlan.gov.uk. An agenda will be provided prior to the sessions (including questions), which will detail the potential dialogue of the discussions. A minute will also be taken and agreed with the participating parties. On recording a note of interest by Friday 29th January 2020, date and time of the virtual sessions shall be provided to those interested parties when they contact Chris Gannon on the aforementioned details. Any future process shall be identified via a regulated procurement process, which at the moment, the details have yet to be determined. Each Authority will also need to determine their own actions as a consequence of these sessions. The outcome of the abovementioned sessions will likely contribute to the details of any future agreement. If you require any further information in relation to this particular Prior Information Notice, please do not hesitate to contact Chris Gannon on the details above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000455-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire, TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2021 at 10:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000455-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=640655
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010

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