Norwegian firm challenges €210 million recycling tender
Norwegian recycling technology company Tomra has filed complaints claiming that technical requirements in Greece’s €210 million tender for 4,000 recycling machines unfairly favor certain competitors.
Tomra, which is participating in the tender, argues that several conditions limit its ability to compete while benefiting US-based Envipco and its Greek partner TEXAN.
The tender is part of Greece’s planned deposit return system for plastic and metal beverage containers, which will allow consumers to receive refunds when returning packaging through machines placed outside supermarkets.
Previous recycling deal under investigation
Envipco and TEXAN previously supplied 240 recycling machines to three Greek regions at a cost of around €300,000 per unit.
That agreement is currently under investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), which is examining the circumstances surrounding the deal.
Tomra raises concerns over appeal requirements
Tomra also challenged the tender’s requirement for a €500,000 guarantee to submit an appeal, as well as what it described as a short deadline for companies to prepare and submit bids.
Greek authorities have not yet announced a decision on the winner of the tender.
Source:Kathimerini
