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Recycling of Paper & Cardboard

East Ayrshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jun 2026 at 14:41

Award Notice
Tender

16 Apr 2026 at 12:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council has conducted a public procurement process titled "Recycling of Paper & Cardboard" within the services industry category. The procurement, initiated as an open procedure, was focused on refuse recycling services. The project aims to establish a contract for the collection and recycling of approximately 5,000 tonnes of paper and cardboard per annum from council depots in East Ayrshire, UK. The tender process is complete, with the final contract valued at £1,300,000, awarded to Recycled Packaging Ltd. Key deadlines included expressions of interest by 15 May 2026, and tender submissions by 18 May 2026, with the contract signed on 23 June 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in recycling and waste management. The contract not only requires robust service delivery capabilities but also envisages a strong emphasis on price, as evidenced by the award criteria. Businesses actively seeking to expand in the sustainability sector are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, provided they possess the requisite waste management licences and adhere to environmental standards. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Recycled Packaging Ltd have already demonstrated a competitive edge in such markets, showcasing the potential for SMEs to secure substantial public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recycling of Paper & Cardboard

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to set up a Contract with a Service Provider who will 'buy' from the Council, previously collected and segregated paper and cardboard for recycling.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service Provider will 'buy' from the Council, previously collected and segregated paper and cardboard for recycling. The material shall be collected from council depots within East Ayrshire. It is anticipated that there will be approximately 5,000 tonnes per annum for collection.

Renewal: 2 one-year extension options

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068416
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060818-2026
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
SME

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
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3, 4 or 5 years, dependent on extension options

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
1
Supplier Name

Recycled Packaging Ltd

Further Information

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