The consultant team selected for the estimated 36,000 contract will carry out a high-level feasibility study looking at options for the local authority to construct and operate its own materials recycling facility.The study will explore the potential risks, challenges and opportunities of a council owned and operated facility while also modelling tonnage, evaluating potential partners, investigating potential sites and considering potential procurement options.According to the brief: The councils waste management team is responsible for the collection, treatment and disposal of the areas municipal waste through our waste collection services and network of Household Waste Recycling Centres.AdvertisementThe collection services are still operated independently in the three distinct legacy areas. Dry, mixed recyclate is collected in each of the 3 legacy areas and in total around 40,000 tonnes of DMR is collected each year.At present the material collected in the South and Daventry area is separated at a reprocessing facility in Coventry and is contracted to do so until up to 2028. In the Northampton area it is the responsibility of the collection contractor Veolia to arrange for the DMR to go to a MRF - an arrangement that ends in 2028.Located around 97km north-west of London, Northampton is a historic market town with a population of around 250,000 residents.The latest procurement comes almost a year after Studio Egret West revealed proposals to redevelop the site of Arup Associates demolished 1974 Greyfriars Bus Station in Northampton.Bids to deliver the contract will be evaluated 60 per cent on quality and 40 per cent on price. Applicants must hold employers liability insurance of 5 million, public liability insurance of 5 million and professional indemnity insurance of 500,000.AdvertisementCompetition detailsProject title WNC MRF Development - Feasibility StudyClient West Northamptonshire CouncilContract valueTbcFirst round deadline Midday, 22 April 2025Restrictions Applicants must provide details of up to three contracts, in any combination from either the public or private sector; voluntary, charity or social enterprise that are relevant to the requirementMore information https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007960-2025