Tender

Collection and Treatment of Mixed Containers (Plastic Bottle, Pots, Tubs, Trays, Cans and Drinks Cartons)

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Feb 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeenshire Council has issued a tender titled "Collection and Treatment of Mixed Containers" for the provision of a service involving collecting and recycling mixed containers within Aberdeenshire. The tender, valued at £2,900,000 GBP, is in the services category and follows an open procedure. The deadline for tender submission is March 3, 2023, with the bid opening at Inverurie. The contract period is from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2025, with potential annual extensions. Businesses in the recycling and waste management industry would find this opportunity well-suited for growth.

This public procurement opportunity from Aberdeenshire Council presents a chance for businesses in the waste management sector to expand their operations. The tender involves collecting and recycling various materials within the region, with a focus on sustainability. Businesses should ensure compliance with waste management regulations and demonstrate their capacity to meet the Council's performance and quality standards. The inclusion of community benefits in the tender aligns with the Council's commitment to enhancing economic, social, and environmental wellbeing in the area, encouraging sustainable practices and responsible procurement.

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Notice Title

Collection and Treatment of Mixed Containers (Plastic Bottle, Pots, Tubs, Trays, Cans and Drinks Cartons)

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to invite tenders for the provision of a service for the Treatment of Mixed Containers (Plastic Bottle, Pots, Tubs, Trays, Steel Cans, Aluminium Cans and Drinks Cartons) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the attached document and appendices. This will include collection from bulking points within Aberdeenshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has a requirement for the sorting and recycling of an estimated 3,534 tonnes (without guarantee) of mixed containers (plastic bottles, pots, tubs, trays, steel cans, drinks cans and drinks cartons) which is collected from households, trade properties and Household Recycling Centres by the Council. The Contract will run from 00.01 hours on 1 May 2023 to 23:59 hours on 30 April 2025 with multiple optional extension options of 3 years, awarded annually, at the sole discretion of the Council. The successful Tenderer is required to collect the mixed containers material from the bulking facilities listed in the attached Invitation to Tender - Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements, segregate the materials, and then the recyclable material to be sold on to the markets for recycling. Where applicable any rejects or contaminants will be treated in accordance with the Waste Hierarchy as defined in Article 4 EU Directive 2008/98/EC and be compliant with the requirements of the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012. The successful Tenderer must provide all services in accordance with requirements of the appropriate Environment Agency and Planning Authority in accordance with Waste Management Licences, Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Permits, Planning Conditions, and all other statutory obligations and legal permits, permissions and consents which apply for such provision. Full details can be found in the attached Invitation to Tender and Appendices. II.2.5). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: The Council shall have the sole option of extending the contract for a further period of 3 years - awarded annually after the expiry of the initial term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000721523
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470430
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
shabir.aslam@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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