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Award

01 Aug 2025 at 13:33

Tender

05 Mar 2025 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Waste Transfer Station and Haulage Operations" was initiated by East Lothian Council, a regional authority based in Haddington, East Lothian. This completed procurement relates to the services industry category, specifically refuse and waste-related services, with operations centred around the Kinwegar Depot & Transfer Station. The aim was to bulk, haul, and transfer approximately 70,000 tonnes of waste per annum to a licensed facility. This process followed the open procurement method and was part of an open procedure under legal framework CELEX:32014L0024. The award was made to FCC Environment (UK) Limited, with the contract valued at GBP 4,172,200 and signed on 30th June 2025.

This tender presents robust business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in waste management and logistic solutions. With a keen emphasis on quality and price (60% quality and 40% price in award criteria), businesses adept in providing flexible, high-quality waste services could substantially benefit. The project also encourages the introduction and implementation of community benefits, fostering local engagement. Companies possessing strong environmental management practices and comprehensive insurance coverage will be well-positioned to compete in future related tenders issued by East Lothian Council, particularly those with the capability to provide large-scale, efficient waste management solutions. Furthermore, the contract duration and potential renewal options offer extended engagement, facilitating long-term strategic growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Waste Transfer Station and Haulage Operations

Notice Description

East Lothian Council is looking for a suitable qualified operator to provide a flexible and continuously improving waste management Service with the principal aims of facilitating the bulking, haulage and transfer of approximately 70,000 tonnes per annum of mixed municipal waste and a range of separately collected waste materials from Kinwegar Depot & Transfer Station, A199 Haddington Road, Wallyford, East Lothian, EH21 8JU ("Transfer Station") to a Licensed Waste Management Facility or other destination as directed by the Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council is looking for a suitable qualified operator to provide a flexible and continuously improving waste management Service with the principal aims of facilitating the bulking, haulage and transfer of approximately 70,000 tonnes per annum of mixed municipal waste and a range of separately collected waste materials from Kinwegar Depot & Transfer Station, A199 Haddington Road, Wallyford, East Lothian, EH21 8JU ("Transfer Station") to a Licensed Waste Management Facility or other destination as directed by the Council.

Renewal: 1 + 1 + 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e9e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045231-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90512000 - Refuse transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,172,200 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCC Environment (UK) Limited

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