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Provision of 211 Bell type Banks for collection of Glass and transportation to processor

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2026 at 12:17

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of 211 Bell type Banks for collection of Glass and transportation to processor," issued by The Highland Council, has reached the award stage. Classified under refuse recycling services, this project is located in Inverness, UK, within the UKM6 region. The procurement process, initiated without prior publication due to its limited nature, stipulates a contract duration of one year with an optional extension of another year. The contract was awarded to Biffa Waste Services for a total value of £961,560, with the signing date recorded on 9th January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in waste management and recycling services, particularly those capable of handling and transporting glass for recycling. Given the nature of the project and the emphasis on quality and price, businesses with expertise in efficient waste recycling operations and logistics are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement's focus on a single supplier indicates a preference for established businesses with a proven track record in similar projects, making it especially advantageous for large-scale waste management firms.

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Notice Title

Provision of 211 Bell type Banks for collection of Glass and transportation to processor

Notice Description

Provision of Bell type Banks for the collection of Glass, the collection of the glass and transportation of it to the re-processor/recycler

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of 211 Bell Banks for collection of glass around the Highland council area. The collection of the glass from the Banks and onward transportation for recycling/processing. Additional information: Contract duration 1 + 1 year

Procurement Information

Single supplier status. In accordance with Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015, regulation 33

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e386
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006154-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£961,560 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Shared Service
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIFFA WASTE SERVICES

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