Waste Management Services Framework

The South Coast Affinity Group (SCAG) is looking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Waste Management Services to its members, namely, University of Southampton, Southampton Solent University, University of Portsmouth, University of Winchester, Bournemouth University and University of the Arts Bournemouth. Additionally, Southampton City College will be joining this framework as an affiliate member. The framework will also be available for use by the University of the Creative Arts and the National Oceanography Centre Southampton. The participating organisations are seeking an efficient, high quality waste management service that fully complies with SCAG Universities' environmental objectives to reduce the environmental impact of waste services, meet government targets for recycling and operate at a zero level to landfill. Pay-By-Weight It is envisaged that the participating organisations will require the provision of a comprehensive pay by weight waste disposal service. The service should include: - the segregation, collection, removal and disposal of all controlled waste from all University buildings in each Institution; - the option of collection, removal and disposal of clinical, hazardous and special waste. Sustainable Resource Management In recognition of the Group's commitment to sustainability, the SCAG members are seeking a solution which will enable them to achieve their objective of a holistic approach to sustainable resource management. This concept can be defined as: - Reducing the amount of waste produced; - Efficient use of waste; - Selecting waste management options which minimise the risk of any negative environmental impact; - Achieving a hierarchy of waste management. Waste Disposal Services. The successful Contractor will be required to offer a service with the option for the collection, removal and disposal of all waste streams from SCAG University sites. Full details of the particular service required by each individual institution will be provided at the Invitation to Tender stage and will be determined between the successful bidder and each institution prior to the award of each call-off contract.