--- title: "Recycling treatment solutions for Absorbent Hygiene Product (AHP) and wastewater inlet screenings" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-117619" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-117619" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117619.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117619.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC" published: "2022-01-17" --- # Recycling treatment solutions for Absorbent Hygiene Product (AHP) and wastewater inlet screenings Buyer: RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-117619 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-117619) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117619.json) ## Summary The Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is soliciting proposals for a tender titled "Recycling treatment solutions for Absorbent Hygiene Product (AHP) and wastewater inlet screenings". This procurement, part of the Dyfodol Gwyrdd Glân collaborative partnership involving Welsh Local Authorities and Welsh Water, aims to develop innovative treatment and recycling solutions for AHP waste. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 4th March 2022. Interested parties are required to participate through the open procurement method, which encourages a wide range of organisations to submit their proposals. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative waste treatment solutions. Businesses involved in waste management, recycling technologies, and environmental consultancy may find this project particularly pertinent, as it aims to enhance the circular economy and promote sustainable waste practices in Wales. The inclusion of SBRI funding for initial phases also provides a supportive framework for research and development, positioning successful applicants for potential future contracts and collaborations across various local authorities. ## Notice The 'Dyfodol Gwyrdd Glan', / 'Clean Green Future' collaborative partnership for Welsh Local Authorities and the Welsh Government have joined with Welsh Water to seek a treatment/ recycling solution for absorbent hygiene product (AHP) waste and wastewater inlet screenings.Rhondda Cynon Taff Council on behalf of the Dyfodol partnership invite companies or organisations from the private, public and third sectors to submit proposals to develop innovative and research solutions for a treatment/recycling solution of absorbent hygiene product and inlet screenings waste that could potentially be upscaled to service the demands of AHP waste processing across Wales.The Dyfodol partnership are seeking the development of ideas and technology through two SBRI funded phases (subject to selection) that support the feasibility, development and testing of their innovative solution for the processing of AHP. The Dyfodol partnership are seeking ideas that could potentially be commissioned and contracted to process AHP across Wales for the Local Authorities AHP waste as a minimum, but also wastewater inlet screenings.This competition has two phases:Phase 1- Feasibility - Feasibility and development (R&D) SBRI contracts for projects with costs up to PS50,000 inclusive of VAT. Up to six Applicants will be selected for Phase 1Phase 2 - Prototype Development & Evaluation - industrial and business research SBRI contracts for projects with eligible costs from up to PS1,000,000 inclusive of VAT for prototype development and evaluation/Front End Engineering Design (subject to funding).A decision to proceed with Phase 2 will depend on the outcomes from Phase 1, availability of further funding and assessment of a separate application into a subsequent phase 2 competition. Only successful applicants from Phase 1 will be able to apply to take part in Phase 2.Following and subject to Phase 2 outcomes, the Client will decide the most appropriate procurement route to contract and commission a fully operational solution to deliver the desires of the Challenge. Any adoption and implementation of solutions from this competition could be subject to a separate, possible competitive, procurement exercise. Alternatively, a direct award may be considered by the Client noting that compliance with the procurement regulations will be required.Project AimsOur ultimate aim remains to develop the circular economy and achieve a zero-waste society by 2050. The aim of the Project is to seek a solution for Welsh Local Authorities and Welsh Water 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.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117619 (WA Ref:117619)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117619 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC | | Locality | TONYPANDY | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF40 2XX | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Cwm Clydach | | Westminster constituency | Rhondda and Ogmore | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45222100 - Waste-treatment plant construction work - 45252127 - Wastewater treatment plant construction work - 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services - 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services - 90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction ## Release History - 17 Jan 2022 at 13:15 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117619 ## Notice URLs - http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.PLEASE - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117619 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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