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Provision of Skip Services

Highland Council

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19 Jun 2026 at 13:27

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05 Jun 2026 at 16:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Highland Council has updated the tender notice for the provision of skip services, classified under refuse and waste-related services (CPV code 90500000). This procurement, utilising the open procedure, aims to service skip containers for recyclable materials and waste, including special waste, across several Highland Council sites in the UK, mainly in Inverness. The process, led by legal basis CELEX 32014L0024, has recently amended the deadline for tender submissions to 20th July 2026, with the opening of tenders also slated for the same date. The total value is estimated at £5.3 million, covering an 1800-day period with possible extensions of up to 24 months. The procurement allows for electronic submissions to facilitate participation, with all communications conducted in English.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in waste management, transportation, and recycling services. Ideal candidates would excel in logistics for various waste types, including complex materials like asbestos, and demonstrate robust health and safety practices. With the contract encouraging community benefits such as targeted recruitment and sustainability initiatives, SMEs and local suppliers are well-positioned to leverage their proximity for competitive advantage. The tender's lot structure allows for tailored proposals, enhancing opportunities for businesses of varying capacities to secure parts of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Skip Services

Notice Description

The Authority requires the servicing of skip containers used for the storage of a range of recyclable materials and / or waste including Special Waste, namely wrapped bonded asbestos at Highland Council Recycling Centres and Transfer Stations. The appointed Lot contractors are required to collect skip containers from the Council's sites and transport them to a range of appointed treatment / disposal facilities at various named destinations on an as and when required basis.

Lot Information

Inverness & Inner Moray Firth

Provision of skips of various sizes, including delivery, exchange and collection services across the Council area. This includes both planned and ad hoc requirements.

Renewal: Option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to twenty-four (24) months, subject to mutual agreement

Skye

Collection, transport and disposal of green, wood and inert waste contained within skips. The Contractor must ensure compliance with all relevant waste management legislation and maximise recycling where possible.

Renewal: Option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to twenty-four (24) months, subject to mutual agreement

Lochaber

Provision of skip and waste management services for specific waste types requiring specialist handling (e.g. segregated materials or regulated waste streams). Contractors must hold appropriate licences for the waste types managed.

Renewal: Option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to twenty-four (24) months, subject to mutual agreement

Plasterboard

Provision of skips and associated services on a scheduled or ad hoc basis for the collection of Plasterboard for onward transport to treatment site.

Renewal: Option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to twenty-four (24) months, subject to mutual agreement

Asbestos

Provision of specialist services for the collection, transport and disposal of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). Provision of skips and associated services on a scheduled or ad hoc basis for the collection of Asbestos for onward transport to treatment site. Contractors must hold appropriate hazardous waste and asbestos handling licences.

Renewal: Option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to twenty-four (24) months, subject to mutual agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058074-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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