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Provision of West Ardnamurchan Refuse & Recycling Collections

The Highland Council

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16 Oct 2026 at 11:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is seeking a contractor to provide refuse and recycling collections across West Ardnamurchan, and to facilitate the operation of the Kilchoan Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station. This is a waste collection and related services contract, covering both household collections and the running of local waste facilities. The delivery area is West Ardnamurchan, including Kilchoan. The requirement is intended to provide refuse and recycling services while supporting wider environmental, social and economic outcomes, including inclusive growth benefiting the local economy and community. The work combines regular collection operations with responsibility for facilitating the two named waste-management sites.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The procurement is for one lot. The submission deadline set was 16 November 2026 at 12:00, with the award period beginning at that time. The contract period runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030, with a possible 12-month renewal. Evaluation is weighted 60% on price and 40% on quality. Bidders must provide general and relevant business-area turnover for the previous three financial years; the Council will assess credit ratings and may reject bids with high or very high risk. Suppliers must hold or arrange employers’ and public liability insurance of at least £10 million per claim, and third-party motor liability insurance of at least £20 million per claim. Bids must be in English; variants are not allowed.

This opportunity suits waste and recycling operators able to run collection services across West Ardnamurchan and facilitate a household recycling centre and waste transfer station. Relevant experience is important: bidders must provide two examples of comparable services delivered during the previous three years. Suppliers need sufficient financial standing and must demonstrate turnover both across their business and in the contract’s service area. They must be able to meet the specified employers’, public and motor liability insurance levels, and ensure drivers hold full, valid licences and the required driver qualification (CPC) where applicable. The contractor must also provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to the work. The Council expects the contract to generate environmental, social and economic community benefits, so suppliers able to contribute to inclusive local growth may be well placed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of West Ardnamurchan Refuse & Recycling Collections

Notice Description

The Highland Council requires a contractor to operate refuse and recycling collections in West Ardnamurchan and facilitate the running of the Kilchoan Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highland Council requires a contractor to operate refuse and recycling collections in West Ardnamurchan and facilitate the running of the Kilchoan Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station.

Renewal: 12 MONTHS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078952
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097853-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
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
The 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

Further Information

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