PROC-DP-7/2026 - Public Tender without International Advertisement for the Acquisition of Transport and Disposal Services for Sludge from the Water Treatment Plants of Castelo de Paiva, Ferreira, Ferro, and Pousada

This public tender, identified as PROC-DP-7/2026, is being conducted without international advertisement and focuses on the acquisition of services for the transport and disposal of sludge. The sludge originates from four specific Water Treatment Plants (ETAs): Castelo de Paiva, Ferreira, Ferro, and Pousada. The contracting authority is seeking a qualified service provider to manage the logistical and environmental aspects of handling this industrial waste. The services required will include the safe and compliant collection, transportation, and final disposal of the sludge generated by these water treatment facilities. This is a critical environmental service aimed at ensuring that the by-products of water purification processes are managed responsibly, adhering to all relevant environmental regulations and standards. The tender process will likely assess potential bidders based on their technical capacity, experience in waste management, fleet availability, environmental permits, and proposed methodologies for transport and disposal. The objective is to secure a reliable and cost-effective solution for the sludge management needs of these four ETAs, ensuring minimal environmental impact and compliance with national and European Union directives on waste management. Detailed specifications and requirements are provided in the full tender documentation.

This is a services contract in the transport and logistics, environment and climate and water and sanitation sectors, with a focus on Waste Management. Located in Portugal, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 130,122.

Published through base_gov_pt, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the transport and logistics sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.