Tender

Container Shipment of Waste to Shetland

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council, located in Kirkwall, UK, is managing a procurement process titled "Container Shipment of Waste to Shetland," classified under refuse and waste-related services. This service includes the shipment of waste materials using standard ISO 20ft containers from Orkney to Shetland. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, following the Open procedure, with a key deadline on 9th January 2026 for the submission and opening of tenders. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2031, with options available for extension subject to performance reviews.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in logistical support and refuse transport services. With a contract value estimated at £3,000,000, it presents a lucrative opportunity for vendors capable of delivering high-quality service as the award criteria emphasise both method statement and price. Businesses involved in the provision and management of shipping containers and waste material transport will find this tender particularly relevant, as it aligns with both the industry's technical and economic selection criteria outlined in the ESPD Scotland module. The procurement will be conducted through electronic submissions, ensuring a streamlined process for all interested suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Container Shipment of Waste to Shetland

Notice Description

The provision of shipment of waste materials and provision of standard ISO 20ft containers for the shipment of the majority of waste materials from Orkney to Shetland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of shipment of waste materials and provision of standard ISO 20ft containers for the shipment of the majority of waste materials from Orkney to Shetland. The provider will receive and exchange ISO 20ft containers on and off OIC vehicles in Orkney and transfer full waste containers for disposal or recover to waste management facilities located on the Shetland Islands.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month extension options, subject to the satisfactory annual performance reviews.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e03e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085377-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

44613800 - Containers for waste material

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90512000 - Refuse transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
October 2030

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dominic Wilson
Contact Email
dominic.wilson@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

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