Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers

Scotland Excel

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2026 at 14:40

Award Notice
Tender

23 Sep 2025 at 11:38

Tender Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 12:00

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers" framework has been conducted by Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body serving all 32 local authorities in Scotland as well as other associated members. The framework is designed to cover a range of waste management equipment, including recycle and refuse containers such as two-wheeled bins, larger waste containers, kerbside boxes, kitchen caddies, and various types of sacks and liners. The procurement has reached the award stage, with key contracts awarded as of 23rd March 2026. The industry category focuses on waste and rubbish containers and involves multiple delivery locations throughout Scotland. The procurement method used is an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding across the sector.

This tender provides significant opportunities for suppliers in the waste management industry to expand their market presence within Scotland. With the framework facilitating access to a wide network of councils and other large public sector bodies, companies specialising in recycling containers and related equipment could see substantial business growth. Suppliers capable of meeting technical, economic, and environmental specifications, and those offering competitive pricing strategies, are particularly well-suited to compete in this framework. The contract also supports SMEs, as several successful bids have been awarded to smaller businesses, creating an inclusive environment for enterprises at various scales. The procurement process also highlights the inclusion of community benefits, aiming to generate positive social impacts that align with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers

Notice Description

This is in relation to the renewal framework for the Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers, for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate members. This framework will incorporate various container types, such as, but not limited to, 2 wheeled bins, wheeled and non-wheeled containers over 500L, kerbside boxes, kitchen caddy's, sacks and liners and subsequent refurbishment of containers.

Lot Information

2 Wheeled Bins

Lot 1 is for the supply and delivery of various sized 2 wheeled container bins. This includes, but not limited to the supply of HDPE wheeled plastic bins and parts, printing and associated accessories to depots and/or households within Scotland. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Waste Containers over 500L

Lot 2 is for the supply and delivery of various sized waste containers over 500 Litres. This includes, but not limited to the supply of HDPE and galvanised steel bins/containers, bottle banks and other large waste containers, parts, printing and associated accessories to depots within Scotland. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Kerbside Boxes and Reusable Sacks

Lot 3 is for supply and delivery of various sized kerbside boxes and reusable sacks. This includes, but not limited to the supply of kerbside boxes and reusable sacks and associated printing and accessories to depots within Scotland. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Kitchen Waste

Lot 4 is for supply and delivery of various sized kitchen waste containers. This includes, but not limited to the supply of waste containers and associated printing and accessories to depots within Scotland. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Urban Waste

Lot 5 is for supply and delivery of various sized urban waste containers. This includes, but not limited to the supply of urban waste containers, pole mounted bins, free standing bins, dog waste bins, novelty bins, multiple bin container housings and associated printing and accessories to depots within Scotland. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Sacks and Liners

Lot 6 is for supply and delivery of various sized compostable sacks and liners, virgin and recycled sacks and liners, with associated printing options to depots within Scotland. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Compostable Sacks and Liners

Lot 7 is anticipated to be for supply and delivery of various sized compostable sacks and liners, with associated printing options to depots within Scotland. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Refurbishment of Bins

Lot 8 is anticipated to be for the refurbishment of bins of varying type, condition and used for various council related services. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043984-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

18930000 - Sacks and bags

19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags

30216130 - Barcode readers

34928400 - Urban furniture

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

39224340 - Bins

39713300 - Rubbish compactors

42914000 - Recycling equipment

44613600 - Wheeled containers

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

Broxap Limited

CRAEMER UK LIMITED

Contenur UK Limited

Cromwell Polythene Ltd

ESE World Ltd

Egbert H Taylor & Co. Ltd

IPL PLASTICS (UK) LIMITED

J & HM Dickson Ltd

Leafield Environmental Limited

Opalion Limited

Orwak Easi UK Limited

Ridley Recycling Limited

SAI-PAC UK LTD

SSI Schaefer Plastics UK Ltd

Sphere Consumer Products Ltd

Storm Environmental Limited

The Compost Bag Company Ltd

Weir & Carmichael Ltd

Wybone Limited

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...