Award

The purchase and maintenance of Shredders for pre-treating Bulky Waste

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 09:21

Tender

21 Apr 2025 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has completed the procurement process for the purchase and maintenance of industrial shredders designed for pre-treating bulky waste. The project, titled "The purchase and maintenance of Shredders for pre-treating Bulky Waste," was categorised under industrial machinery with the primary procurement category being goods. Located in the Highland area (UKM6), the tender proceeded through an open procedure and was awarded on 15th December 2025. This contract involves supplying two industrial shredders capable of processing waste and contaminated upholstered furniture in compliance with environmental regulations. The award was given to Molson Scotland Ltd, and the entire contract will run for up to fifteen years, with periodic reviews every five years.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, particularly those experienced in serving public sector needs. Companies that offer innovative solutions for waste management and possess strong quality and competitive pricing strategies are well-suited to compete in this field. With a total funding of £1.5 million, this contract allows the successful supplier to embark on long-term business growth through a consistent partnership involving equipment supply, maintenance, and technical servicing. The open nature of the tender process indicates an inclusive opportunity for diverse businesses, including SMEs, looking to expand their market by collaborating with regional authorities.

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Notice Title

The purchase and maintenance of Shredders for pre-treating Bulky Waste

Notice Description

This contract is for a supplier to provide to the Council two (2) industrial shredders capable of reducing in size, primarily, bulky waste (e.g. furniture, mattresses, toys etc) and Upholstered Furniture (contaminated with Persistent Organic Pollutants, or POPs), in a manner that meets statutory environmental regulations and guidance, in advance of being sent for further treatment. The contract includes both a purchase element of the shredders (which includes any ancillary equipment to manage POPs containing upholstered furniture) and then a servicing and repair element up to a maximum of fifteen years in duration (with review periods every five years).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for a supplier to provide to the Council two (2) industrial shredders capable of reducing in size, primarily, bulky waste (e.g. furniture, mattresses, toys etc) and Upholstered Furniture (contaminated with Persistent Organic Pollutants, or POPs), in a manner that meets statutory environmental regulations and guidance, in advance of being sent for further treatment. The contract includes both a purchase element of the shredders (which includes any ancillary equipment to manage POPs containing upholstered furniture) and then a servicing and repair element up to a maximum of fifteen years in duration (with review periods every five years). Additional information: N/A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05054a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084139-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months 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
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ian Braker
Contact Email
ian.braker@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7442849669

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOLSON SCOTLAND

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