Durham County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Repurposing and Recycling of Surplus Office Equipment by Durham County Council

Awarded 14 Feb 2024

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Awarded14 Feb 2024
Value£50,000.00
SupplierCollecteco
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryMiscellaneous
Ended 2y 2mo ago7mo term
Awarded 14 Feb 2024Expired 30 Aug 2024

Durham County Council awarded a contract to Collecteco for the repurposing and recycling of surplus office equipment from County Hall.

The building, designed for approximately 1,800 staff, is being vacated and decommissioned ahead of demolition and site redevelopment.

The contract involved the removal of approximately 50 tonnes of furniture, with a focus on reuse, repurposing, and recycling to meet corporate social responsibility goals.

Collecteco was required to provide evidence of social value, carbon savings, and circular economy benefits, along with testimonials and photos.

The contract value was 50,000 GBP.

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