This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2026 at 08:30

Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has finalised a contract for the "Provision of Scrap Vehicles" in various regions across Scotland. Key awards include active contracts for areas such as Highland North, Highland West, Highland Central, Aberdeenshire and Moray, Invergordon & Inverness Training Centres, and Mid-Lothian, East Lothian, and Scottish Borders. The total contract value spans multiple lots, each focusing on the provision of slag, dross, ferrous waste, and scrap, with award decisions made as recently as March 2026. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and although some lots were cancelled, those awarded demonstrate a focus on both price and quality, each with a weighting of 40% and 60% respectively.

This procurement process offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in automotive recycling, scrap vehicle provision, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises like HRL Scrap & Waste Solutions Ltd and S & I Thomson have successfully secured contracts, illustrating a conducive environment for competitive SMEs. Companies equipped to handle the specific requirements set out by the SFRS, particularly those offering quality and cost-effective solutions, stand to benefit significantly from similar tenders in this sector. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business expansion, particularly for firms focusing on recycled motor vehicles and related scrap services within the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Scrap Vehicles

Notice Description

Provision of Scrap Vehicles

Lot Information

Western Isles

Western Isles

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Shetland Islands

Shetland Islands

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Orkney Islands

Orkney Islands

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Highland North (Caithness and Sutherland)

Highland North (Caithness and Sutherland)

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Highland West (Skye, Lochalsh, and Wester Ross and Fort William)

Highland West (Skye, Lochalsh, and Wester Ross and Fort William)

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Highland Central (Inverness area)

Highland Central (Inverness area)

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Aberdeenshire and Moray

Aberdeenshire and Moray

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Perth and Kinross, Angus and Dundee

Perth and Kinross, Angus and Dundee

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

East, West Dunbartonshire, Argyll & Bute

East, West Dunbartonshire, Argyll & Bute

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Clackmannanshire, Fife and Stirling

Clackmannanshire, Fife and Stirling

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

City of Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Falkirk and West Lothian

Falkirk and West Lothian

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

South Lanarkshire

South Lanarkshire

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

East, North and South Ayrshire

East, North and South Ayrshire

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

North Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Mid-Lothian, East Lothian and Scottish Borders

Mid-Lothian, East Lothian and Scottish Borders

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Invergordon & Inverness Training Centres

Invergordon & Inverness Training Centres

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Portlethen Training Centre

Portlethen Training Centre

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Perth Training Centre

Perth Training Centre

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Newbridge Training Centre

Newbridge Training Centre

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

National Training Centre Cambuslang

National Training Centre Cambuslang

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

City of Glasgow

City of Glasgow

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Dumfries Training Centre

Dumfries Training Centre

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Aberdeen City

Aberdeen City

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043697-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

14630000 - Slag, dross, ferrous waste and scrap

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34115300 - Second-hand transport vehicles

34137000 - Second-hand goods vehicles

50190000 - Demolition services of vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,530 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBUSLANG
Postcode
G72 7NA
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cambuslang East
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HRL Scrap & Waste Solutions Ltd

S & I Thomson

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