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Provision of Receipting and Treatment of WUDS/POPS Waste Material

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2026 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by Highland Council, centres around the "Provision of Receipting and Treatment of WUDS/POPS Waste Material," focusing on non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services. This service-driven contract pertains to the Highland Council area in the region UKM6. The procurement process is now in the award stage, with key activities having been completed, such as the contract signing on 16th April 2026. The council opted for a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice due to technical reasons, ensuring the selection of a capable supplier—MVV Environment Baldovie Ltd.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for companies proficient in waste treatment and disposal services, particularly those specialising in the management of bulky waste containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Given the complexity and specificity of the service requirements, businesses with technical expertise and suitable infrastructure in waste thermal destruction processes are in a favourable position to engage in similar procurement processes. The contract does not entertain competitive bidding due to a lack of market competition, highlighting the requirement for unique technical competencies and capabilities. Businesses operating on a smaller scale, like MVV Environment Baldovie Ltd, have demonstrated potential in fulfilling niche procurement needs successfully.

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Notice Title

Provision of Receipting and Treatment of WUDS/POPS Waste Material

Notice Description

This contract is for the treatment of Bulky Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating (WUDS) that may contain Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) to ensure their destruction. The Contract includes the safe receipting, handling and thermal destruction of the waste in accordance with all regulations and statutory guidance. The contract is for an initial period of one year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is a direct award under PC(S)R 2015 Regulation 33.

Procurement Information

Justification for selected award procedure: The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economicoperator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons Explanation: Absence of suppliers with capacity to accept bulky WUDS/POPS waste directly forprocessing via Energy from Waste (EFW). Explanation: In accordance with Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015, regulation 33 33.--(1) A contracting authority may award a public contract following negotiatedprocedure without prior publication of a contract notice or prior information noticein any of the following cases-- (b)where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particulareconomic operator for any of the following reasons-- ...... (ii)competition is absent for technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037545-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MVV ENVIROMENT BALDOVIE

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