Norway – Refuse skips – Procurement - Smart waste containers, 2024

The contracting authority would like to use this procurement to enter into a framework agreement with one tenderer. The objective of the procurement: The overall objective of the procurement is to implement waste containers that have a larger waste capacity than the current waste containers. These shall be readable in real time, so that emptying can be carried out in real need and placed in suitable places in the municipality. The procurement mainly comprises compressing waste containers, connecting to a digital internet based monitoring system, so-called smart waste containers. This will, in practice, lead to a positive environmental effect through reduced transport requirements and minor pollution. In addition the procurement shall lead to a better ergonomic work day for those who operates waste management from public rooms in the municipality. The agreement shall not prevent the municipality from purchasing non-smart waste containers to the extent that the municipality chooses. Operation of waste containers and training of users: The operation of the smart waste containers shall be carried out by Attvin AS and Ålesund kommune. The waste containers must be emptied of our operational personnel as easily as possible, including waste containers. as low as possible use of manual power. A user manual and service manual shall be delivered in Norwegian and English. As a part of the tenderer ́s tender, training shall be carried out by operational personnel (10-15 persons) at the time of delivery. Training shall take place in the contracting authority ́s premises as agreed. The necessary inspections and operation of containers shall be reviewed as a part of the training. Review and training in the computer system can be conducted as a Teams meeting. Tenders shall include a proposal for a training plan. Comments on the contract: The contracting authority already has existing agreements for waste bags, and call-offs will be made to the degree that the bags can be used.