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FLS-1801 Waste Management Services

Forestry and Land Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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21 May 2026 at 14:22

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland initiated an open procurement process for the "FLS-1801 Waste Management Services" contract, which involves providing comprehensive waste management across various sites in Scotland. This tender falls under the category of refuse and waste-related services and has a contract value of £833,333.33. The procurement process is in the active stage as of the most recent update, with submissions closing on 10th April 2026. The main objective is to manage a broad range of waste types, including hazardous waste and recyclable materials, to support environmental efforts and maintain green spaces. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and it is supported by the GPA agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management, environmental services, and logistics. Companies that excel in waste collection, disposal, and recycling, particularly those with experience handling hazardous materials and providing comprehensive solutions, will find this tender advantageous for business growth. By securing such a contract, businesses can expand their operational footprint in the Scottish market, enhancing their portfolio with a high-profile government client. The procurement also encourages competition in terms of quality over price, with quality accounting for 60% of the evaluation criteria, thus favouring businesses adept at delivering superior service quality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FLS-1801 Waste Management Services

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland requires a national Contract for an all-encompassing waste management service covering the collection and disposal of a wide range of waste types across its sites in Scotland. This includes waste generated from fleet and workshop operations, general waste, recyclable materials, hazardous waste, and specialised services such as skip hire and collections.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry and Land Scotland looks after the national forests and land to enhance biodiversity, support tourism, and increase access to the green spaces that will help improve Scotland's physical and mental health and well-being. Forestry and Land Scotland also continues to provide vital timber supplies to support a sustainable rural economy. Further information on who the Purchaser is and what it does can be found here: https://forestryandland.gov.scot/. Forestry and Land Scotland requires a national Contract for an all-encompassing waste management service covering the collection and disposal of a wide range of waste types across its sites in Scotland. This includes waste generated from fleet and workshop operations, general waste, recyclable materials, hazardous waste, and specialised services such as skip hire and collections. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 3 Year contract with optional extension of up to 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066228
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047152-2026
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

44613700 - Refuse skips

44613800 - Containers for waste material

77300000 - Horticultural services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

90511000 - Refuse collection services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

90533000 - Waste-tip management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£833,333 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2031

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry and Land Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

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