Administrator for a National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot

### ♻️ National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot Administration The **Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)** is seeking a qualified supplier to act as the Administrator for a national pilot program focused on the recycling of decommissioned solar panels. This initiative aims to manage the collection, transport, and recycling of up to 250,000 panels across approximately 100 sites in Australia. #### 📋 Scope of Work The successful bidder will be responsible for: * **Project Management:** Overseeing the entire lifecycle of panel collection, aggregation, and recycling. * **Logistics:** Establishing safe, compliant aggregation points and managing transport logistics. * **Subcontractor Management:** Engaging and managing subcontractors through competitive processes and administering payments. * **Training & Data:** Developing industry training modules and implementing a robust data monitoring and reporting system. * **Compliance:** Ensuring strict adherence to WHS, environmental, and transport regulations across all Australian jurisdictions. #### 🔑 Key Requirements * Proven capability in project administration and large-scale logistics. * Ability to manage complex supply chains and subcontractor networks. * Compliance with specific legal, financial, and ethical conditions, including STR requirements and WGE Act compliance. #### 📅 Important Details * **Contract Period:** Expected to commence in May 2026, running until 30 June 2027. * **Submission Deadline:** 24 April 2026, 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time). This tender is ideal for organizations specializing in **waste management, environmental services, project administration, and renewable energy infrastructure.**