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

🔋 NSW Batteries Stewardship Scheme: Product Stewardship Organisation (PSO) Registration The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from qualified organizations to participate in a competitive dialogue process for the appointment of a Product Stewardship Organisation (PSO). This initiative is part of the implementation of the Product Lifecycle Responsibility Act 2025 and Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation 2026. 📋 Scope and Objectives The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for managing the mandatory product stewardship scheme for regulated batteries in New South Wales. The primary goal is to facilitate the safe, sustainable, and efficient disposal of batteries across the state. 🔑 Key Requirements for Bidders Mandatory Industry Briefing: Participation in the industry briefing is a prerequisite for all interested organizations. Registration Process: Interested parties must register for the briefing via Eventbrite and subsequently submit the required 'Registration Form - Batteries Product Stewardship Scheme Competitive Dialogue' through the NSW Tenders platform. Evaluation Criteria: Submissions will be assessed based on organizational capacity, relevant experience, and capability to deliver large-scale environmental stewardship services. 📅 Important Dates Industry Briefing: 11 June 2026 Submission Deadline: 16 June 2026, 3:00 PM Decision Date: 19 June 2026 This tender is a critical opportunity for organizations specializing in sustainability, environmental management, and waste circularity to partner with the NSW Government in delivering essential infrastructure for battery lifecycle management.