Tender: Port Waste Management Services at Belfast Harbour — 24/7 Vessel Waste Collection, Segregation and Disposal

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BHC is seeking a supplier for port waste management services to facilitate the landing and handling of waste from all vessels (excluding scheduled ferry services and other exempted vessels) arriving at Belfast Harbour. The contract covers provision of marked, colour-coded and relocatable waste receptacles on quays and at Belfast Marina, segregation and supervision of waste streams, collection, transfer, storage, treatment/recycling and final disposal, issuance and retention of waste transfer notes and receipts, transfer to licensed recycling and disposal sites, and maintenance of records in accordance with the Port Waste Management Plan and applicable legislation. The current service includes up to 28 covered lockable skips for Category 1 (international catering/galley) waste, up to 28 skips for ship (non-galley) waste, up to 7 roll-on/roll-off containers for cargo waste, and 8 x 240L receptacles at Abercorn Marina; services are required 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The supplier must handle small quantities of hazardous waste and all cruise ship waste, divert at least 90% of collected non-Category 1 galley waste from landfill, retain licences and documentation for inspection during the contract and for 2 years afterwards, and ensure Category 1 waste is managed to the satisfaction of DAERA; only sites shown in the Port plan are available and any changes to the Port Waste Management Plan must be approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Bidders should note cruise visits are projected to rise from 141 in 2026 to 150 in 2030, BHC holds a short-term ship waste storage exemption for designated quays, and Transfer of Undertakings/Service Provision Change regulations may apply to current staff.