Ministry for the Environment

1187-01-RFQ Research and recommendations to inform refillable beverage systems in New Zealand

From March to May 2022, the Government consulted on proposals for a New Zealand Container Return Scheme (NZ CRS) for beverage containers. The consultation sought views on whether refillable containers should be included in a NZ CRS, if a scheme proceeds. Cabinet decisions are pending on the implementation of a NZ CRS.
The work is required to provide the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) with evidence-based analysis, options and recommendations that could inform future policy development towards a national scale refillable beverage container system or systems.
MfE is seeking to appoint a supplier or suppliers who has/have the capability, capacity, and technical expertise to undertake and provide the Ministry with evidence-based analysis, options, and recommendations for a nation-wide refillable beverage container system(s) for Aotearoa New Zealand. The proposals could be complementary to, and potentially integrated with a future NZ CRS if it proceeds, or other existing/future recycling initiatives.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute towards the evidence-base for refillable beverage systems in Aotearoa New Zealand, supporting future policy development further up the waste hierarchy.

We welcome joint proposals from more than one supplier with complementary skills.

Department/Business Unit: Procurement & Contracting