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Establishing and Managing a Trial Hub for Pre-processing of End-of-life Gear Waste from Fishing and Aquaculture Sectors

Scottish Government

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05 Aug 2026 at 09:27

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09 Jun 2026 at 10:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government procured services to establish and manage a trial hub for end-of-life fishing and aquaculture gear. The selected supplier is to provide a collection point at its premises where users can freely bring used gear for pre-processing before recycling. The service covers receipt, cleaning, drying, dismantling and sorting of the gear. This is a marine waste-handling and preparation service, with associated marine equipment requirements, delivered at supplier premises in the UK. The work supports recycling by preparing discarded fishing and aquaculture equipment for onward processing. It is relevant to operators with facilities capable of receiving, storing and processing marine gear, and to organisations experienced in waste preparation, recycling supply chains or related marine services.

This procurement has been awarded following an open procedure. The tender deadline was 9 July 2026 at 12:00, bids were opened at 14:00 the same day, and the award was made to W & J Knox Ltd. The award is active and the contract was signed on 4 August 2026. The contract value is £488,880, against an estimated procurement value of £489,000. The contract period runs from 12 August 2026 to 11 February 2027. One bid was received, submitted electronically; it was not from an SME. Evaluation covered quality and price, including understanding and delivery, staff competence and experience, contract management, health and safety, corporate and social responsibility, Fair Work First, and price. Variants were allowed and English-language submissions were required.

This requirement demonstrates demand for a specialist operator able to run a practical marine-gear collection and pre-processing hub, rather than simply provide consultancy or transport. A credible future competitor would need suitable premises, tools, plant and technical equipment for receiving, cleaning, drying, dismantling and sorting gear, together with reliable supply-chain management and tracking systems. The buyer expected three relevant examples of experience, technical facilities and quality measures, environmental management arrangements, and named staff with appropriate qualifications. Financial standing requirements included specific annual turnover of at least £200,000 in each of the previous two years, a current ratio above 0.8, employers’ liability cover and £1 million public liability insurance. Quality assurance required ISO 9001 certification or an equivalent documented management system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Establishing and Managing a Trial Hub for Pre-processing of End-of-life Gear Waste from Fishing and Aquaculture Sectors

Notice Description

Marine directorate require a supplier to set-up and run a collection point where end-of-life aquaculture and fishing gear can be brought for pre-processing ahead of recycling. The supplier will also be required to provide a full service for the receipt, cleaning, drying, dismantling and sorting of gear that is free to access by users.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine directorate require a supplier to set-up and run a collection point where end-of-life aquaculture and fishing gear can be brought for pre-processing ahead of recycling. The supplier will also be required to provide a full service for the receipt, cleaning, drying, dismantling and sorting of gear that is free to access by users.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073966-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

98361000 - Aquatic marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£489,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£488,880 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2026 - 11 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

W & J Knox Ltd

Further Information

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