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Award

01 Aug 2025 at 01:00

Tender

05 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Waste Transfer Station and Haulage Operations," which falls under the general public services industry category. The contract involves managing approximately 70,000 tonnes of mixed municipal waste annually from Kinwegar Depot & Transfer Station in Wallyford, East Lothian. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, reached the award stage with a contract valued at £4,172,200, signed on 30th June 2025. This contract was awarded to FCC Environment (UK) Limited, a large-scale supplier, and includes an obligation to deliver community benefits. The procurement encompasses services and was governed by the legal framework of Directive 2014/24/EU, ensuring compliance with open tendering processes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management services. Companies proficient in waste bulk handling, haulage operations, and sustainable waste management practices are particularly well-suited to benefit from such contracts. Given the scale and community-focused nature of the project, large enterprises with robust infrastructure and the capability to ensure continuous improvement in waste management services will find this prospect to be lucrative. Additionally, the requirement for community benefits and environmental management underscores the potential for companies to not only engage in profitable ventures but also contribute positively to local communities and environmental sustainability.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Waste Transfer Station and Haulage Operations

Notice Description

East Lothian Council is looking for a suitable qualified operator to provide a flexible and continuously improving waste management Service with the principal aims of facilitating the bulking, haulage and transfer of approximately 70,000 tonnes per annum of mixed municipal waste and a range of separately collected waste materials from Kinwegar Depot & Transfer Station, A199 Haddington Road, Wallyford, East Lothian, EH21 8JU ("Transfer Station") to a Licensed Waste Management Facility or other destination as directed by the Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council is looking for a suitable qualified operator to provide a flexible and continuously improving waste management Service with the principal aims of facilitating the bulking, haulage and transfer of approximately 70,000 tonnes per annum of mixed municipal waste and a range of separately collected waste materials from Kinwegar Depot & Transfer Station, A199 Haddington Road, Wallyford, East Lothian, EH21 8JU ("Transfer Station") to a Licensed Waste Management Facility or other destination as directed by the Council.

Renewal: 1 + 1 + 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791595
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536045
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90512000 - Refuse transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,172,200 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Lothian Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCC Environment (UK) Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525331
    Waste Transfer Station and Haulage Operations - East Lothian Council is looking for a suitable qualified operator to provide a flexible and continuously improving waste management Service with the principal aims of facilitating the bulking, haulage and transfer of approximately 70,000 tonnes per annum of mixed municipal waste and a range of separately collected waste materials from Kinwegar Depot & Transfer Station, A199 Haddington Road, Wallyford, East Lothian, EH21 8JU ("Transfer Station") to a Licensed Waste Management Facility or other destination as directed by the Council.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536045
    Waste Transfer Station and Haulage Operations - East Lothian Council is looking for a suitable qualified operator to provide a flexible and continuously improving waste management Service with the principal aims of facilitating the bulking, haulage and transfer of approximately 70,000 tonnes per annum of mixed municipal waste and a range of separately collected waste materials from Kinwegar Depot & Transfer Station, A199 Haddington Road, Wallyford, East Lothian, EH21 8JU ("Transfer Station") to a Licensed Waste Management Facility or other destination as directed by the Council.

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