The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has confirmed the three firms shortlisted for the next stage of bidding for the Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) contract.

The trio are:

• ACCIONA Industrial, S.A. (Spain)
• CNIM Environment & Energie EPC SAS (France)
• Hitachi Zosen Inova AG (Switzerland)

The three will now progress to the Invitation to Submit Detailed Solutions (ISDS) stage which will continue throughout the rest of 2020 and into the new year.

In March 2021, evaluations will take place, with the subsequent dialogue stage commencing in April 2021. The contract award is due to be made towards the end of 2022.

Councillor Clyde Loakes, Chair of the North London Waste Authority, said: “We are delighted to have reached the next stage of procurement for our biggest contract to date.

“The calibre of construction companies we are taking into the next stage demonstrates the national and international significance of this project which will help accelerate local green recovery in north London.

“As well as investing in a world-class ERF that will prevent waste going to landfill and generate low-carbon heat and power for local homes, the Project also includes a £100m investment in flagship recycling facilities which are vital for boosting north London’s recycling rates.”