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Design & Installation of New MRF Equipment

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 07:52

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Tender

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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the design and installation of new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) equipment, aimed at maximising recycling efficiency and meeting legislative changes. This procurement, under the "Design & Installation of New MRF Equipment" scheme outlines two primary lots: installation of new conveyor sorting equipment and a new paper/cardboard auto feed baler, both situated within Western Road, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. The tender process commenced with expressions of interest due by 9 January 2026, followed by tender submissions by 12 January 2026. The procurement utilised an open procedure, inviting suppliers through electronic submissions, ultimately leading to contract awards signed on 25 March 2026. Key suppliers CWS Engineering and Blue Machinery (Scotland) Ltd have been selected for Lot 1 and Lot 2 respectively, signifying the final award stage.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities within the recycling equipment industry, notably for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in engineering and machinery supply. Businesses focusing on high-quality conveyor, sorting, and compacting equipment can leverage this procurement to establish or enhance market presence in regional municipal projects. The competition was structured to ensure equal emphasis on quality and price, providing a balanced opportunity for businesses with strong technical capabilities and competitive pricing strategies. As the procurement involves significant annual throughput of materials in recycling operations, firms with expertise in efficiency optimisation and legislative compliance stand to benefit, potentially fostering innovation and leadership in sustainable practices.

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Notice Title

Design & Installation of New MRF Equipment

Notice Description

Design, install and commission new MRF Equipment within existing MRF building to maximise efficiency to increase recycling targets and meet legislative changes.

Lot Information

Lot 2 - Installation of New Paper/Cardboard Auto Feed Baler

Supply and install new auto feed baler to permit receipt of approximately 5,000 tonnes of mixed paper and cardboard per annum at a throughout of minimum 4 tonnes per hour, located within the council's MRF building at Western Road, Kilmarnock.

Lot 1 - Design, Install & Commission New Conveyor Sorting Equipment

Design, install and commission new materials recovery facility equipment for plastic and cans within the existing MRF building at Western Road, Kilmarnock which will receive approximately 4,000 tonnes of mixed plastics and aluminium/steel cans per annum for separation and baling together with the ability to extract film.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028849-2026
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

30132000 - Sorting equipment

42417300 - Conveyor equipment

42914000 - Recycling equipment

43315000 - Compacting machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,944,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 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
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BLUE MACHINERY (SCOTLAND

CWS ENGINEERING

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