Principal Contractor - ReActon Circular Economy Hub

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Principal Contractor - ReAcCton Circular Economy Hub Introduction West London Waste Authority (WLWA) is a statutory Waste Disposal Authority (WDA) established in 1986. WLWA is responsible for disposing of waste collected by the London Boroughs of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames. The Authority serves a population of approximately 1.7 million residents across an area of 38,000 hectares. Waste Authorities have a vital role in enabling a circular economy and supporting residents to adopt more sustainable behaviours. As part of this commitment, WLWA has established a dedicated Circular Economy Team to drive innovative change across the waste sector. The 'ReActon' Circular Economy Hub forms part of WLWA's wider programme to transform traditional waste infrastructure into modern circular economy facilities that prioritise reuse repair skills development and community engagement. The authority is seeking innovative and practical construction partners who can translate circular economy principles into robust, attractive and adaptable built solutions suitable for an operational waste and reuse environment. ReActon - Circular Economy Hub In partnership with Ealing Council, WLWA is developing the ReActon Circular Economy Hub- a waste and reuse site of the future. Located at a former Household Reuse and Recycling Centre in South Acton, the Hub will provide facilities where residents can access and purchase reused items, repair broken goods, learn skills to extend product lifetimes, and participate in activities that support environmental, social, and economic sustainability in the local area. Project Snapshot • Project: ReActon Circular Economy Hub • Location: South Acton, London • Client: West London Waste Authority (WLWA) • Partner Authority: London Borough of Ealing (LBE) • Site: Former Household Reuse and Recycling Centre* • Delivery Approach: Phased installation of modular or adaptable structures • Objective: Development of a community-facing circular economy hub incorporating reuse retail repair space skills and learning areas and supporting infrastructure. *The site is roughly 42,000 sq ft (3900m2) and does not currently have access to electricity, gas, water or wastewater removal. These utility works are planned, and timelines will be shared with any interested contractors. Market Engagement WLWA is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced principal contractors to support the delivery of the ReActon Circular Economy Hub. Contractors will be Expected to support the delivery of the hub through a flexible and phased approach including: - Provision and installation of temporary, modular, or adaptable building structures including a site office, events space, re-use shop, toilets and storage facilities - Refurbishment or repurposing of existing structures where appropriate - Phased design and delivery, enabling the Hub to evolve over time as activities develop - Integration of circular construction principles, including the use of reclaimed materials, repurposed structures and design approaches that enable future adoption, relocation or reuse - Collaboration with WLWA and partners to ensure the site provides welcoming and practical spaces for community reuse and repair activity. Delivery Partner Profile WLWA is particularly interested in engaging with contractors that have experience in one or more of the following areas: • Modular or prefabricated construction systems • Adaptive reuse or repurposing of structures or materials • Delivery of projects within live working environments • Circular construction approaches including reclaimed or reused materials • Community facing infrastructure such as reuse centres repair spaces workshops or social enterprise facilities • Collaborative design and build approaches that support phase delivery The authority welcomes responses from small and medium sized enterprises specialist modular providers and contractors with innovative construction approaches. Market Engagement Questions As part of this engagement exercise WLWA would welcome feedback from interested contractors on the following areas: 1. What types of modular, adaptable or repurposed building solutions could be suitable for the purpose proposed hub? 2. What approaches could support phase delivery allowing the site to evolve over time while maintaining operational functionality? 3. How could circular construction principles be incorporated in a practical and cost-effective way 4. What challenges should be considered when delivering modular or adaptable structures within working site? 5. Other innovative construction approaches materials or layouts that could help maximise reuse, flexibility and longevity of the buildings? 6. What procurement or delivery models would best support collaborative design development between the contractor and WLWA 7. Please confirm whether your organisation is currently appointed to any public sector construction, modular, refurbishment, or related frameworks through which this project could be procured Engagement Opportunities WLWA welcomes early engagement with potential delivery partners. Interested contractors may: • Request further information about the project • Submit written responses to the engagement questions • Arrange a short introductory discussion with the project team • Express interest in attending a site visit or market engagement session. These discussions will help inform the authorities approach to the future procurement process scheduled to commence in May 2026. Contact: - Amy Baxter - Email: amybaxter@westlondonwaste.gov.uk Response deadline to questions is Friday the 10th of April at 12:0 Midday. This project forms part of WLWA's wider programme of reuse and recycling infrastructure improvements and will help inform future circular economy infrastructure projects across the Authority. The information gathered through this market engagement exercise will be used by WLWA solely to help shape and refine the future procurement approach for the ReActon Circular Economy Hub. Supplier feedback will support WLWA in developing a more informed and realistic scope of requirements, identifying practical delivery options, assessing viable procurement routes (including potential use of existing frameworks), and understanding indicative cost drivers to ensure alignment with the project budget. Insights from this exercise will also help WLWA refine the project's phased delivery methodology and ensure the specification is achievable, commercially attractive, and appropriate for the market. This market engagement exercise is not part of a formal procurement process. Participation or non participation will not be taken into account in any future procurement.

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