Decision

It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED

·            To approve an extension of up to one year to the contract with Bywaters for the sorting and sale of recyclable materials at their MRF in Bow, East London, with an estimated net cost of £2.2m based on current tonnages.

·            To approve the procurement of a new contract for the processing of dry mixed recycling (DMR), using a materials recovery facility (MRF) for two years with the option to extend for up to a further two years, with the option to extend for up to 2 additional years.

·            To approve the award of a contract to the preferred provider in relation to a service for the processing of dry mixed recycling (DMR), using a materials recovery facility (MRF), provided the contract values are within authorised limits as set out in Part 2 of this report.

·            To delegate the decision to select the preferred service provider following the outcome of this process to the Executive Director of Place in accordance with the selection and award criteria published in the tender documentation and agree to enter into the final form of contract.