Procuring an innovative recycling facility in pursuit of zero waste using NEC4 Available to Purchase

In 2018, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council initiated a project to find an innovative solution to segregate recyclable waste to meet the Welsh government’s zero-waste targets. The solution involved procurement of a state-of-the-art, highly automated recycling plant within an existing structure. Anticipating design and supply challenges, the collaborative NEC4 contract suite was adopted. This paper describes the benefits and flexibility of NEC4, especially when unanticipated challenges were encountered, as well as lessons learned.