Award

Sale of Scrap Metals & Automotive Batteries

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2025 at 12:58

Tender

18 Mar 2025 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Sale of Scrap Metals & Automotive Batteries" conducted by East Ayrshire Council focuses on refuse and waste-related services within the East Ayrshire region. This process falls under the services industry category and involves establishing a framework agreement with service providers for the collection and recycling of materials such as HWRC scrap metals, housing stock scrap metals, and automotive batteries. The procurement method was open, using an open procedure, and reached the award stage with active contracts. Key deadlines included the expression of interest by 14 April 2025 and tender submissions by 17 April 2025, with awards signed on 27 May 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in waste management and recycling services. With an open framework agreement, entities specialising in recycling and resource recovery can secure substantial contracts with East Ayrshire Council, as evidenced by contracts awarded to SMEs like Lowmac Alloys Ltd and WRC Recycling Limited. Companies with capabilities in service delivery innovation, sustainable practices, and competitive pricing stand to benefit. It's an ideal opportunity for businesses poised to handle large quantities of recycling while adhering to stringent quality and sustainability criteria set by the council.

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Notice Title

Sale of Scrap Metals & Automotive Batteries

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with several Service Providers who will 'buy' and collect from the Council, previously collected and segregated materials for recycling. The materials are broken down into 3 separate Lots: HWRC Scrap Metals, Housing Stock Scrap Metals and Automotive Batteries.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Sale of HWRC Scrap Metals

Collect, process and recycle HWRC Scrap Metals.

Renewal: 2 x one-year extension options

Lot 2 - Sale of Housing Stock Scrap Metals

Collect, process and recycle Housing Stock Scrap Metals.

Renewal: 2 x one-year extension options

Lot 3 - Sale of Automotive Batteries

Collect, process and recycle Automotive Batteries.

Renewal: 2 x one-year extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eea0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030946-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2, 3 or 4 years

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
2
Supplier Names

LOWMAC ALLOYS

WRC RECYCLING

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