Tender

Kerbside Fibres & Mixed Containers (Dumfries & Castle Douglas)

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Jun 2026 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking bids for the provision of kerbside collection and treatment services for mixed fibres and containers, specifically targeting Dumfries & Castle Douglas regions. The procurement, classified under the services industry and specifically related to refuse and waste services, supports community benefits and economic growth. The tender is currently at the active stage and was initiated on 5th June 2026. Businesses are encouraged to submit their electronic proposals by the deadline on 8th July 2026. This open procedure allows bidders to submit tenders for one or both of the contractual lots without penalty, over an initial period of 2.5 years with an optional one-year extension. The procurement method involves electronic submissions with a quality and price evaluation ratio of 40:60, opening pathways for successful engagement in refuse recycling and management services.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for licensed service providers specializing in recycling and waste management. Businesses with capabilities in handling non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment, backed by appropriate licenses such as the Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Permit or Waste Management Licence, are well-positioned to compete. The structured lots offer flexibility to cater to specific recycling needs, ensuring efficient resource allocation for service providers. Companies looking to expand their operations in the Dumfries and Galloway region or those seeking to enhance their portfolio within public sector contracts will find this tender particularly advantageous. Participation in this contract not only contributes to business growth but also aligns with community benefit initiatives, fostering a sustainable operational model.

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Notice Title

Kerbside Fibres & Mixed Containers (Dumfries & Castle Douglas)

Notice Description

The Council are seeking offers from suitably licenced service providers to receive, treat and/or dispose of a number of resource streams with a view to managing them in accordance with the waste hierarchy. The contract requirements are split into two waste streams over two separate lots as detailed within 'Kerbside Fibres & Mixed Containers Specification' within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and shown below. The contract(s) will be awarded on lot basis, with the Tenderer being able to bid for one, any or all of the lots without penalty. 1 - Fibres (mixed paper, card & cardboard) (Dumfries & Castle Douglas) 2 - Containers (metals, plastics & cartons) (Dumfries & Castle Douglas)

Lot Information

Fibres (mixed paper, card & cardboard) (Dumfries & Castle Douglas)

This resource stream consists of all paper fibres collected at the kerbside in DGC's "Paper, Card and Cardboard" blue bins in the Nithsdale and Stewartry operational areas of Dumfries and Galloway and in skips from the HWRCs in these areas. This material is offered loose (i.e., not baled). This Lot will be collected by the winning bidder in their own (or a suitably qualified sub-contractor's) walking floor articulated vehicle, or another suitable vehicle type as agreed. (EWC 20 01 01)

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial 2.5 year period with an option to extend for a further 12-month period.

Containers (metals, plastics & cartons) (Dumfries & Castle Douglas)

This resource stream consists of all the containers dry recyclate stream (i.e., food & drink cans; plastic bottles, pots, tubs & trays; and food & drink cartons (aka 'Tetra-Paks')) collected at the kerbside in DGC's "Metals, Plastics and Cartons" red bins in the Nithsdale and Stewartry operational areas of Dumfries and Galloway and in skips from the HWRCs in these areas. This material is offered loose (i.e., not baled). This Lot will be collected by the winning bidder in their own (or a suitably qualified sub-contractor's) walking floor articulated vehicle, or another suitable vehicle type as agreed. (EWC 15 01 06)

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial 2.5 year period with an option to extend for a further 12-month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053482-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

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

90513100 - Household-refuse disposal services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
On expiry of the contract term (intent for initial contract term is 2.5 years) and any exercised extensions.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

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