Bordeaux, France – France Travail Nouvelle-Aquitaine has announced a public tender for comprehensive waste management services encompassing the departments of Gironde (33), Landes (40), Lot-et-Garonne (47) and Pyrénées-Atlantiques (64), as well as the inter-regional academy of the West. The contract, detailed in an official notice published on March 2, 2026, seeks a partner to collect and process recyclable office waste across these regions. This initiative underscores a commitment to sustainable practices within the French public sector and efficient resource management.
The tender, formally titled “MARCHE DE SERVICES DE COLLECTE ET DE TRAITEMENT DES DECHETS DE BUREAU RECYCLABLES DES DEPARTEMENTS DE GIRONDE, DES LANDES, DU LOT ET GARONNE, DES PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES ET DE L’ACADEMIE INTER-REGIONALE OUEST DE FRANCE TRAVAIL NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE,” will be awarded following an open bidding process, adhering to articles R.2161-2 to R.2161-5 of the French Public Procurement Code. The scope of the contract includes the complete cycle of waste handling, from collection to processing, with detailed specifications outlined in the accompanying Contract and Functional and Technical Specifications (CCFT). The identification number for this procedure is 27996282-4516-494c-86b2-5477ed63ca66.
Contract Details and Timeline
The primary objective of this procurement is to secure services for the elimination and treatment of waste, categorized under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 90510000. The contract is structured as a framework agreement, without further competition, with a maximum of one participant. France Travail Nouvelle-Aquitaine has specified a contract duration of 42 months, with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2026. Interested parties can access all relevant documentation, including the full tender details, through the French public procurement platform, marches-publics.gouv.fr.
Submissions must be made electronically and presented in French. The deadline for receiving offers is April 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time. Offers will remain valid for four months following the submission date. Notably, the contract does not involve funding from the European Union and falls under the scope of the Agreement on Public Procurement (AMP).
Legal Recourse and Dispute Resolution
The tender process includes provisions for legal recourse. Potential bidders can challenge the process before the conclusion of the contract based on Article L.551-1 of the French Code of Administrative Justice. Following contract award, challenges can be lodged under Article L.551-13 of the same code within 31 days of the award notification. Full legal recourse details, including options for suspension and indemnity claims, are available in the official tender documentation. The Tribunal Administratif de Bordeaux is designated as the organization responsible for handling any legal proceedings related to this tender. Their contact information is available in the official notice.
France Travail Nouvelle-Aquitaine, located in Bordeaux, is the contracting authority for this procurement. Their contact details, including email ([email protected]) and phone number (0556436000), are publicly available on their buyer profile at marches-publics.gouv.fr.
This tender represents a significant step towards enhanced environmental responsibility within the public administration of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in managing office waste sustainably and contributing to the region’s broader environmental goals. The outcome of this tender will be closely watched by waste management companies and environmental stakeholders alike.
As the April 3rd deadline approaches, potential bidders are encouraged to thoroughly review the tender documentation and prepare their submissions accordingly. The selection process will prioritize proposals that demonstrate both economic viability and a strong commitment to environmentally sound practices. Further updates on the tender process will be available on the marches-publics.gouv.fr platform.
Disclaimer: This article provides informational content only and does not constitute legal or procurement advice. Interested parties should consult the official tender documentation for complete and accurate details.
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