Planning

Market Research - Recycling of Wood Chips

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Market Research - Recycling of Wood Chips." This process falls under the 'services' category, specifically focusing on refuse recycling services. The contracting authority aims to engage a service provider to purchase and recycle previously collected wood chips from the council's recycling centres located in Kilmarnock and Cumnock, both within the region of UKM93. The anticipated future notice date for this procurement is set for 20th August 2025. This opportunity is initiated under CELEX legal basis and is covered by the GPA.

This tender presents a promising business growth opportunity for companies within the recycling industry, particularly those specialising in wood chip recycling. Businesses with capabilities in innovative recycling techniques and the capacity to handle annual tonnages of approximately 3,300 tonnes of various wood grading can benefit from this contract. Regional or local service providers with a strong interest in refuse recycling services and an ability to manage logistical operations across the specified locations are well-positioned to compete for this opportunity with East Ayrshire Council.

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Notice Title

Market Research - Recycling of Wood Chips

Notice Description

East Ayrshire Council owns and operates 2 household waste recycling centres, one at Western Road, Kilmarnock and one at Garlaff, Cumnock. Both recycling centres offer many disposal and recycling options for our residents within East Ayrshire. We are continually looking for new and innovative ways to capture and recycling further items. We are considering a contract with a Service Provider who will 'buy' from the council previously collected wood, which the council will chip prior to uplift, for recycling. Current annual tonnage of wood recycled is 3300 tonnes of various grading.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Ayrshire Council are considering a contract with a Service Provider who will 'buy' from the council previously collected wood, which the council will chip prior to uplift, for recycling.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052366
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026598-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
maxine.baird@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

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