The second phase of the tender procedure has begun for the selection of the private partner who will undertake the design, construction, maintenance, technical management and operation of new waste management facilities in Achaia via a PPP.

By unanimous decision of the Municipality of Patras the invitation for participation in the competitive dialogue was approved and addressed to the shortlisted candidates:

• ARCHIRODON GROUP NV - INTRAKAT - ENVITEC
• ERETVO - DOMOSPORT - EGNON
• J&P AVAX - ÎœESOGEIOS
• AKTOR CONCESSIONS - HELEKTOR
• TOXOTIS

The project:

The scope of the project is the design, financing, construction, maintenance and operation of the waste management facilities, with the goal to resolve the longstanding problem of waste management in the area, in line with the Regional Waste Management Plan for Western Greece and Community Directives.

The total annual amount of waste to be managed has been estimated at 150.000 tons, while it is foreseen that the project will be co-funded by EU funds.

The private partner will be selected for a PPP contract of 27 years, through competitive dialogue, while the tender process allows all available technologies that cover the environmental targets, European and Greek legislation.