Award

The Destruction of Confidential Waste

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Award

14 Oct 2025 at 09:28

TenderUpdate

12 Aug 2025 at 14:48

Tender

23 Jul 2025 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council recently completed a public procurement process for the "Destruction of Confidential Waste," focusing on refuse and waste related services. The process, categorised under services, was conducted through an open procedure covering regions including Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire (UKM50). This initiative involved various lots, each tailored to collect and destroy confidential waste onsite and offsite across these locations. The procurement process proceeded through an open method and reached the award stage, with contracts signed on 8th October 2025. The successful bidder, Restore Datashred Limited, was awarded active contracts for different lots covering the two councils. The overall value of the contracts amounts to significant figures, reinforcing the contractual commitments made through this stage.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management, particularly those with expertise in confidential waste destruction. The procedure included a significant emphasis on quality (40%) and price (60%) as award criteria, thereby offering potential for both competitive and quality-driven firms to thrive. Companies holding specific certifications like the British Security Industry Association's membership and others in line with compliance standards such as BS EN 15713:2009 would find this tender especially pertinent. Additionally, businesses capable of contributing to community benefits and adhering to strict security standards will be well-positioned to compete and collaborate on such public projects, facilitating growth via service excellence and expanding regional operations.

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Notice Title

The Destruction of Confidential Waste

Notice Description

Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council are inviting tenders for the Destruction of Confidential Waste.

Lot Information

Aberdeen City Council Destruction of Other Confidential Waste

Collection and destruction onsite and offsite of Confidential Waste in Aberdeen City.

Renewal: Option to extend by 24 months.

3(a) & 3(b): Aberdeenshire Collection and destruction onsite and offsite of Confidential Waste

Collection and destruction onsite and offsite of Confidential Waste in Aberdeenshire.

Renewal: Option to extend by 24 months.

Aberdeenshire Collection and Destruction of Other Confidential Waste

Collection and Destruction of Other Confidential Waste in Aberdeenshire.

Renewal: Option to extend by 24 months.

LOT 1(a) & 1(b): Aberdeen City Council Collection and destruction onsite and offsite of Confidential Waste

Collection and destruction onsite and offsite of Confidential Waste in Aberdeen City.

Renewal: Option to extend by 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05648e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065054-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£184,780 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Amanda Witherspoon
Contact Email
awitherspoon@aberdeencity.gov.uk, cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 1AB
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

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