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title: "Torfaen-COL202-O65-Permitting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051587"
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# Torfaen-COL202-O65-Permitting

Buyer: THE WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051587

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## Summary

The recent procurement contract awarded by The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) focuses on environmental services, specifically obtaining a bespoke waste Environmental Permit for the Blaenavon Recycling Facility operated by Torfaen County Borough Council. The procurement process, initiated as a tender and now in the award stage, saw its contract awarded on 15th December 2025, with a contract period from 22nd December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method employed was an open, competitive flexible procedure. The contract, valued at £55,000, highlights facilitating negotiations with suppliers to enable the Blaenavon site to adhere to legal and environmental standards. Given the involvement of SLR Consulting Limited, located in London, with expertise in environmental engineering consultancy, this contract is poised to boost compliance and operational efficiency within the waste management industry in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and waste management services, particularly those adept at navigating complex regulatory landscapes to secure environmental permits. Companies like SLR Consulting Limited have successfully demonstrated their capacity to collaborate with local authorities to achieve strategic goals, paving the way for other businesses within the sector to tap into similar opportunities. The engagement encourages a competitive landscape, where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can vie for inclusion by displaying innovative and sustainable solutions. With comprehensive frameworks and supportive measures like WRAP’s Collaborative Change Programme, businesses can contribute towards enhancing recycling facilities and waste transfer stations, reinforcing industry growth and expansion in environmentally focused services across England, Northern Ireland, and Wales.

## Notice

The objective of this work is to obtain a bespoke waste Environmental Permit for Torfaen County Borough Council's (TCBC) Blaenavon Recycling Facility ('the site'). As part of its local authority support, WRAP Cymru's Collaborative Change Programme (CCP) is supporting TCBC to design, develop and operate its new waste transfer station (WTS) facility in Blaenavon. This project will form part of the wider strategic and operational support provided to the Local Authority (LA).

### Lot Information

Local Authority Technical Support -Resources and Waste Management

Lot 1 covers the provision of advice to local authorities mainly in England, Northern Ireland and Wales on the design, commissioning, delivery and review of services for the collection, re-use, recycling and treatment of household and non-household municipal wastes. The advice provided by WRAP is in support of the policy priorities within each of the nations. It covers the provision of advice in relation to household collections (low-rise and flatted properties), the collection of non-household municipal waste, as well as the provision of bring facilities, Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), materials handling and sorting facilities. It also covers the development and updating of good practice guidance, case studies and training resources where gaps in existing information are identified.

Renewal: One 12 month optional extension

Local Authority Recycling and Waste Management Service Implementation and Roll-Out

Lot 2 covers the provision of advice to local authorities in England, Northern Ireland and Wales on the implementation and roll out of recycling and waste management services either directly by the local authority or with a contractor. The services to be covered include: *collections of dry recycling, food waste, garden waste and residual waste from household and business premises, *Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), *materials handling and sorting facilities, *any other emerging services. The advice provided by WRAP will be in support of the policy priorities within each of the nations. This work will involve supporting the identified local authority to gain a full understanding of the changes planned and the actions required to implement those changes; liaising with key officers to support and develop a detailed mobilisation plan which will cover all all-key works streams associated with the service change; and support to identify, monitor, manage and mitigate any high risks to the project and overall implementation support to roll out the service change.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension

Local Authority Recycling and Waste Communications

Lot 3 covers the provision of advice and support to local authorities in England, Northern Ireland and Wales on the design, development and delivery of effective recycling and waste communications. The advice provided by WRAP is in support of the policy priorities within each of the nations. It covers the provision of communications advice and support, including strategic and tactical planning, project and supplier management, and campaign and asset delivery, in relation to household recycling and waste collections (including low-rise and flatted properties), local authority operated business waste collections, waste reduction initiatives, bring facilities and Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs).

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension

Waste Composition Analysis

The objective of this lot is to provide high quality waste composition services in one lot. The suppliers appointed to the framework shall have significant demonstrable skills, expertise and experience to deliver this objective and the requirements of this framework effectively. These typically include: *identifying recyclable materials remaining in the residual waste stream. *identifying contamination levels in recyclable materials. *calculating capture rates for targeted recyclable materials. *correlating arisings of waste and recyclable materials with attitudes and behaviours. The purpose of Waste Composition studies for WRAP is to: *inform citizen or business communications. *provide WRAP with data to inform policy and work with governments. *inform Local Authority improvements. *inform and support improvements in collection services and waste processing infrastructure. *assess the success of pilots, trials or communications at capturing materials for recycling.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083796-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000,000 |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME |
| Additional buyers | WRAP (WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME) |
| Locality | BANBURY |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX16 5BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Banbury Cross and Neithrop |
| Westminster constituency | Banbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SLR CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 12:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083796-2025
- 16 May 2025 at 09:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022108-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083796-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022108-2025
  16th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.slrconsulting.com
- http://www.wrap.ngo
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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