📋 Tender Overview
TCRS: 21757
Status: Approved
Location: Greece
Business Sector: Energy
Notice Type: Public
PSD Disclosed: 13 Jun 2025
Project Description
Currently, there are significant challenges in waste management infrastructure in the North Aegean Region of Greece ( the Region ). There is a considerable lag in the establishment of basic waste management infrastructure, as defined in the National Waste Management Plan (NWMP) and the previous Regional Waste Management Plan (RWMP) for North Aegean. As a result, the waste management system in the Region remains underdeveloped resulting in undeniable environmental effects, as well as impacts on society, economy, and the overall development of the area.
Due to the delay in establishing basic waste management facilities specified in the previous RWMP, the Region continues to rely heavily on landfilling. The informal waste sector and illegal dumping are also still present. The revision of the RWMP appears to be a step in the right direction, aligning with both Greek and EU regulations and offering a framework for more efficient and effective waste management practices.
As already known, the Government of Greece (GoG) and the Ministry of Environment & Energy have decided to develop the Project through PPP. The Project’s implementation as a PPP is expected to contribute to the development of an integrated waste management system, which will operate on the basis of measurable performance indicators, to meet the targets set by the legislation regarding the reduction of the amount of the biodegradable fraction diverted to burial, the recycling and recovery of materials and energy, as well as any special requirements of the Contracting Authority. Implementing properly organised waste treatment facilities will not only help meet the objectives of environmental legislation, but also contribute to the overall well-being and sustainability of the Region. It is important for stakeholders at various levels, including government authorities, local communities, and waste management entities, to work together to ensure the successful implementation of these plans. This collaboration will be essential in addressing the complex challenges associated with waste management and achieving positive outcomes for both the environment and society.
The proposed waste management setup includes the following facilities.
Island/Location Infrastructure
Lesvos RRF + Landfill
Samos RRF + Landfill
Ikaria BTF + WTS*
Fournoi MCU
Note: *Construction of facility not included in PPP perimeter. OPEX only.
According to the PPP structure, as non – compensatory PPPs, the Private Sector Partner (SPV) will not be paid via revenues generated from the project but via availability payments by the Public Partner during Operations.
The availability payments will be linked to the amount of waste that the SPV will manage and will depend on compliance with the availability criteria and operating specifications that will be included in th
