Market engagement for a Reception, Haulage and Reuse and Recycling Centres Contract

This notice is published to advertise a preliminary market engagement being conducted by the East London Waste Authority (ELWA). ELWA wishes to engage with market operators regarding a new contract opportunity for the Reception and Haulage of the waste streams for which ELWA is responsible for, and the operation of Reuse and Recycling Centres; the Reception, Haulage and Reuse and Recycling Centres Contract (RHRRC Contract). ELWA's existing arrangements for these services are currently discharged via an Integrated Waste Management Services Contract (IWMS Contract) which expires at the end of 2027. Further details are contained in this notice at section II.2.4 which sets out the issues which ELWA is seeking to discuss with market operators and ELWA has also published a Market Operator Briefing Note on the Bravo Portal (https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/), alongside this PIN. The date for submission of response to this preliminary market engagement is 14 October 2024. ELWA will then arrange meetings with respondents to discuss key topics. Participation in this preliminary market engagement exercise is not a requirement for participation in the forthcoming procurement, which shall be formally commenced through publication of a contract notice.