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08 Jun 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council focuses on the collaborative acquisition of skip hire and associated waste management services under the title "Provision of Skip Hire and Disposal of Associated Waste." Classified under refuse and waste related services, this tender encompasses a wide geographical area including Aberdeen City and regions across Aberdeenshire. Currently at the tender stage and issued under an open procedure, interested suppliers must submit electronic bids by 8th July 2026 at 12:00 PM. The contract is valued at GBP 4,055,000 and is segmented into five distinct lots to address various geographic areas and specialised waste streams, enhancing accessibility for diverse businesses.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in waste management and related services. The segmentation into geographic lots enables small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in specific areas, encouraging local business involvement. Companies with expertise in skip hire, waste recycling, and disposal services are well-suited to compete, and those offering innovative solutions or with a track record of engaging with community benefits may stand to gain further advantages. The inclusion of community benefits highlights the potential for local employment and training initiatives, aligning with broader socio-economic goals, thereby appealing to socially responsible businesses aiming to expand through public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Skip Hire and Disposal of Associated Waste

Notice Description

Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council are undertaking a collaborative procurement for the provision of skip hire and associated waste management services. The contract will cover the supply, delivery, exchange and uplift of skips, together with the collection, transport, treatment, recycling and disposal of a range of waste streams arising from Council operations across multiple sites.

Lot Information

Aberdeen City Council: Core Skip Hire and Waste Management Services

Provision of skip hire and associated waste management services across Aberdeen City Council sites, including the supply, delivery, exchange and uplift of skips of varying sizes, together with the collection, transport, treatment, recycling and disposal of a range of waste streams.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for a period of up to twenty-four (24) months, subject to mutual agreement.

Aberdeenshire South: Core Skip Hire and Waste Management Services

Provision of skip hire and associated waste management services for sites across the southern area of Aberdeenshire, including supply and servicing of skips and the collection, transport, treatment, recycling and disposal of operational waste streams. Service delivery is required across a mixed urban and rural geography

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for a period of up to twenty-four (24) months, subject to mutual agreement.

Aberdeenshire North: Core Skip Hire and Waste Management Services

Provision of skip hire and associated waste management services for sites across the northern area of Aberdeenshire, including supply, delivery and uplift of skips and full management of waste streams. The service must accommodate geographically dispersed locations.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for a period of up to twenty-four (24) months, subject to mutual agreement.

Specialist Waste Services: Gully Waste and Street Sweepings - ACC

Provision of specialist waste management services for gully waste, gully/desanding mats and street sweepings, including collection (where required), acceptance, transport, treatment, recycling, recovery or disposal at authorised facilities.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for a period of up to twenty-four (24) months, subject to mutual agreement.

Specialist Waste Services: Bitumen - ACC

Provision of specialist waste management services for bitumen and bitumen-containing materials arising from roads and infrastructure activities. This includes acceptance, treatment, recycling or disposal of bituminous waste, with optional provision of skips/containers and transport where required.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for a period of up to twenty-four (24) months, subject to mutual agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b000
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053884-2026
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

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

44113600 - Bitumen and asphalt

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90640000 - Gully cleaning and emptying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,055,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 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
Aberdeen City Council
Additional Buyers

Aberdeenshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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