This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2025 at 10:18

AwardUpdate

15 Oct 2025 at 16:24

AwardUpdate

15 Oct 2025 at 16:23

AwardUpdate

15 Oct 2025 at 16:23

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 10:38

Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Aberdeenshire Council involved the purchase of various refuse skips, targeting the goods category within the waste management industry. This process covered multiple locations, including Ellon, Kirkhill, Kininmonth, Macduff, Inverurie, Banchory, and Stonehaven. Initially tendered through an open procedure, the process moved through tender, award, and contract stages, with key activities occurring from July to October 2025. The final contract awards included suppliers such as Ridgeway Manufacturing Ltd and Skip Units Ltd, with contract signing dates around mid-October 2025.

This tender presents robust opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the manufacturing or supply of waste management equipment, particularly refuse skips. The open procedure method ensures fair competition, where companies can leverage their expertise in delivering high-quality goods at competitive prices. Businesses capable of handling diverse logistical operations across specified regions, especially those with prior experience in public procurement contracts, stand to benefit significantly from participating in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Purchase of various skips

Notice Description

Purchase of various skips

Lot Information

To supply 2 x 15 yrd open demountable as specified in Specification 1 and delivered to Kirkhill Waste Transfer Station, Kininmonth AB42 4JA

To supply 2 x 15 yrd open demountable as specified in Specification 1 and delivered to Kirkhill Waste Transfer Station, Kininmonth AB42 4JA

To supply 1 x 20 yrd open demountable as specified in Specification 2 and delivered to Ellon Waste Transfer Station, Balmacassie Industrial Estate, Ellon, AB41 8BX

Purchase of various skips

To supply 5 x 30 yrd open demountable as specified in Specification 3 and delivered to Ellon Waste Transfer Station, Balmacassie Industrial Estate, Ellon, AB41 8BX

To supply 5 x 30 yrd open demountable as specified in Specification 3 and delivered to Ellon Waste Transfer Station, Balmacassie Industrial Estate, Ellon, AB41 8BX

To supply 29 x 40 yrd open demountable as specified in Specification 4 and to be delivered to Kirkhill, Macduff, Ellon, Inverurie, Banchory and Stonehaven waste transfer station

To supply 29 x 40 yrd open demountable as specified in Specification 4 and to be delivered to Kirkhill, Macduff, Ellon, Inverurie, Banchory and Stonehaven waste transfer station

To supply 4 x 30 yrd solid lidded demountable as specified in Specification 5 and delivered to Kirkhill and Ellon waste transfer station

Purchase of various skips

To supply 1 x 30 yrd soft lidded demountable skip as specified in Specification 6 and delivered to Macduff waste transfer station, Old Gamrie Road, Macduff AB44 1 RU

Purchase of various skips

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05611e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066165-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44613700 - Refuse skips

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£245,224 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeenshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Ridgeway Manufacturing Ltd

Skip Manufacturer UK Limited

Skip Units Ltd

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