Closed Framework Agreement: Access to Quarries, Materials, Recycling Centres and Landfill Sites

This closed framework agreement covers the following:

1. Lot 1: Quarries and Supply of Materials: this includes access to Quarries and Supply of Materials, including supply of any construction materials and aggregates, via either collection or delivery, and any other associated services and / or solutions the Supplier may provide, including, but not limited to; advisory services, carbon reduction assessments, added value services.

2. Lot 2: Waste Management: this includes access to recycling centres for tipping of construction waste (either direct tipping or waste collection), access to landfill sites (all types) for tipping of construction waste (either direct tipping or waste collection), and any other associated services and / or solutions the Supplier may provide, including, but not limited to; waste advisory services, waste laboratory testing, waste treatment (including hazardous waste treatment), carbon reduction assessments, added value services.

The requirements above initially will be to support Severn Trent's AMP 8 period and Mains Renewal programme, however there may be wider opportunities within Severn Trent and Hafren Dyfrdwy's organisation in the future which utilise this framework agreement.

The Framework Agreement is split into 2 independent Lots as detailed below. The Lots are standalone. If a participant wishes to apply for both Lots in the procurement process, it should complete both the PQQ and RFP for both Lots. Bidders may apply for either or both of the Lots:

• Lot 1 - Quarries and Supply of Materials

• Lot 2 - Waste Management

There is no maximum number of successful suppliers that can be awarded to either Lot.

This procurement description is for information only and further information can be found within the tender documents.

The appointment of any bidder following this Procurement process is not exclusive.

There is no guarantee of any minimum volume of work if a bidder is successful in being awarded a framework by the Contracting Authorities.