University of Auckland - Provision of Waste Management and Resource Recovery Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The University of Auckland is seeking an experienced service provider, or providers, to deliver waste management and resource recovery services under this Request for Tender (RFT). Scope The services to be delivered under this RFT are structured across seven separate Lots: Lot 1.1: Commercial Waste, Landfill and Recycling Services Lot 1.2: Commercial Waste, Landfill and Recycling Services (City Accommodation only) Lot 2: Bulky Waste Services (Furniture and Mattresses) Lot 3: Secure Document Destruction and Recycling Lot 4: E-waste Recycling (non IT/ICT) Lot 5: Non-hazardous and Hazardous Clinical, Healthcare, and Research Waste Lot 6: Chemical and Hazardous Waste Contractor Requirements Strong strategic alignment and demonstrated capability to partner with large organisations to deliver innovative and progressive waste and resource recovery solutions Instructions to Tenderers The University may engage different suppliers for each Lot, a mix of Lots, or one supplier who may be able to provide all service Lots, depending on the responses received. Enquiries Contact: Joseph Hayward Email: jo.hayward@auckland.ac.nz Phone: +64 27 366 6583
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