6 Oct 2010

Request for Tenders - Compost Quality Assurance Scheme (CQAS)

Title:Request for Tenders - Compost Quality Assurance Scheme (CQAS)
Published by:Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government
Publication Date:06/10/2010
Application Deadline:
Notice Deadline Date:17/11/2010
Notice Deadline Time:15:00
Notice Type:Invitation to Tender
Has Documents:Yes
Abstract:International market driven quality assurance schemes have long been recognised as having a positive impact on collection and treatment of organic waste in other jurisdictions as well as the on quality of the end-product (i.e. compost) itself.
In Ireland, it is considered that the development of a compost quality assurance scheme will instil further confidence in consumers as to the quality of, and benefits to, using compost products. A quality mark/logo/label, as part of a compost quality assurance scheme, will also assist consumers in identifying high quality compost products.
The purpose of this Request for Tenders is to appoint a contractor to conduct a 3–phase project: -
(i) to develop a compost quality assurance scheme and associated documentation (Phase 1),
(ii) to trial the compost quality assurance scheme for a 12 months (Phase 2), and
(iii) to operate on a pilot basis the compost quality assurance scheme for a further 12 months (Phase 3).
This proposal is being developed in accordance with the recommendations in the Market Development Programme for Waste Resources 2007 - 2011, which is sponsored by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

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