Award

Recycling of Aluminium & Steel Cans

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2025 at 12:26

TenderUpdate

16 Dec 2024 at 11:42

Tender

13 Nov 2024 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council recently completed the procurement process for the recycling of aluminium and steel cans under the title "Recycling of Aluminium & Steel Cans." This procurement falls under the industry category of refuse recycling services and the location for the delivery is East Ayrshire, specifically region UKM93. The procurement followed an open procedure, facilitating electronic submissions, and allowed for electronic invoicing and payment. Key dates included the expression of interest deadline of 13 December 2024 and tender return deadline of 16 December 2024. The contract was awarded to LOWMAC ALLOYS, with contracts signed on 18 March 2025, each valued at £500,000. This procurement process is completed, with the award status marked as active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in recycling services, especially those capable of handling and processing aluminium and steel cans. SMEs focused on environmental sustainability and efficient recycling practices would find this contract highly beneficial for business growth. The high emphasis on quality criteria, such as service methodology and sustainability, alongside a significant weight on price (70%), indicates a lucrative opportunity for competitively priced, innovative service providers. Companies specialising in sustainable waste management and recycling services stand to gain from participating in such tenders with local authorities like East Ayrshire Council, contributing to a greener economy and expanding their market reach.

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Notice Title

Recycling of Aluminium & Steel Cans

Notice Description

Recycling of Aluminium and Steel Cans

Lot Information

Aluminium Products Recycling

East Ayrshire Council requires a contract with a Service Provider who will 'buy' from the council previously collected aluminium products for recycling.

Renewal: 2 one-year extension options

Steel Can Recycling

East Ayrshire Council requires a contract with a Service Provider who will 'buy' from the council previously collected steel cans for recycling.

Renewal: 2 one-year extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b638
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011530-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2, 3 or 4 years depending on extension options

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Heather Murray
Contact Email
heather.murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOWMAC ALLOYS

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