Registration for NSW Batteries Stewardship Scheme Product Stewardship Organisations - Request for Proposal and Industry Briefing

🔋 NSW Batteries Stewardship Scheme: Request for Proposal (RFP) The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is initiating a competitive dialogue process to identify and appoint Product Stewardship Organisations (PSOs) to manage the mandatory stewardship scheme for regulated batteries. This initiative is established under the Product Lifecycle Responsibility Act 2025 and the Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation 2026. 📋 Scope and Requirements Successful applicants will be responsible for delivering services that facilitate the safe and sustainable disposal of batteries across New South Wales. Key requirements for prospective bidders include: Mandatory Industry Briefing: Attendance at the industry briefing on 11 June 2026 (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM) is a prerequisite for participation. Registration for the event is required via Eventbrite by 05 June 2026. Registration: Interested parties must submit the 'Registration Form - Batteries Product Stewardship Scheme Competitive Dialogue' via the tender platform following attendance at the briefing. Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be assessed based on organizational capacity, capability, and relevant experience. 📅 Key Dates Industry Briefing Registration Deadline: 05 June 2026 Industry Briefing Date: 11 June 2026 Tender Closing Date: 12 June 2026, 3:00 PM Estimated Decision Date: 19 June 2026 This opportunity is critical for organizations specializing in sustainability, environmental management, and waste product stewardship. Interested bidders are encouraged to review the full tender package and ensure all registration steps are completed within the specified timeframes.