Processing of Mixed Paper and Cardboard

Tender description

The Council is seeking a contractor for the treatment of all paper and cardboard collected from householders at kerbside, recycling centres, recycling points and commercial customers. Lot 1: The Council is seeking a contractor for the treatment of all paper and cardboard collected from householders at kerbside, recycling centres, recycling points and commercial customers. The contract must fulfil PKC’s obligations as a Waste Collection Authority under legislation. The following service requirements must be provided for this contract: - The efficient and timely collection of cardboard from Friarton depot (Approx 6,300 tonnes). - The maximised recycling of material - Deliver best price to maximise income/ minimise cost to the Council - Provision of all tonnage data with evidence to PKC - Efficient payment of invoices - A seamless transition from the current service provision - Sufficient flexibility to allow for future potential changes to legislation and PKC’s waste management practices - Contingency planning in the event of disruption to services - Appropriately licensed processing facility - Appropriately licensed waste transfer station, where necessary