Exeter MRF Plant Upgrade
Description: Exeter City Council is seeking to award a Contract for the design, supply and installation of a brand-new Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) processing line at its depot at Exton Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter, EX2 8NR. The new plant is expected to be able to handle 10,500 tonnes per annum (over 1 x 7.5 hour day shift, 5 operational days per week) of co-mingled or source separated mixed dry recyclable Material. The main aims and objectives for the project are to: 1) Promote sustainable waste management practices 2) Provide cost effective recycling facilities to local authorities and others in Exeter and the surrounding areas. The key performance requirements of the plant include (further detail is included within the procurement documents): 1) The recovered recyclable purity rate (by weight) should (read more...)
Summary: Exeter City Council is currently in the tender stage for the "Exeter MRF Plant Upgrade" project, a significant investment aimed at enhancing sustainable waste management in Exeter. The initiative focuses on the design, supply, and installation of a new Materials Recycling Facility processing line, intended to handle 10,500 tonnes of recyclable materials annually. Located at Exeter's Exton Road depot, the project aligns with the North West urban region (UKK43) and primarily falls under the categories of goods related to mechanical installations and engineering design services. The procurement employs a competitive flexible procedure with expression of interest due by 24th June 2026, and the subsequent contract award anticipated by 14th October 2026.