To bid or not to bid – that is the question. In the waste-management sector, a new tender can generate genuine opportunity – the chance to secure multi-year income, expand your service footprint and reinforce your reputation. But the reality is that not every opportunity will suit your business and a misjudged waste contract bid […]
Waste Management
6 Reasons Why Waste Bids Fail (and How to Fix Them)
Whether you are bidding for a local authority waste collection contract, recycling services, or a total waste management framework, the competition is fierce. You might spend weeks putting your proposal together, only to receive a rejection that says something vague like “did not meet the evaluation criteria”. The truth is, most waste bids fail for […]
How to Demonstrate Waste Tracking and Reporting (Weighbridge, Duty of Care, etc)
Waste management is an essential part of everyday life, particularly for those in the construction, facilities and maintenance industries. As such, waste management tenders are detailed and require evidence of best practice and experience to ensure the best companies receive the right opportunities. It is not enough to simply state that waste is handled responsibly; […]
How Are Waste Management Tenders Scored? Understanding MEAT and Quality Criteria
Many waste management providers assume that successful tendering depends mainly on offering the lowest price. Councils, housing providers and other organisations are certainly working with tight budgets, but in practice, tenders are rarely awarded on cost alone. Buyers are looking to appoint contractors who will deliver reliable, sustainable and safe waste management services as well […]
Explaining Your Environmental Impact Strategy in Waste Tenders
When competing for waste management contracts, your environmental impact strategy is one of the most important parts of your tender submission. Councils and commercial buyers are under growing pressure to meet net zero targets, reduce landfill reliance and improve recycling initiatives. As a result, buyers are looking for suppliers that demonstrate their ability to deliver […]