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Award

15 Oct 2025 at 01:00

Tender

05 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has initiated a tender process titled "THE PROVISION OF WASTE HAULAGE SERVICES 2025" under the industry category of General Public Services. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is for the bulk haulage of residual, bulky, and WUDS materials, with specific services divided into three lots covering different waste transfer stations across Inverness, Fort William, Portree, Invergordon, Seater, and Granish. The submission deadline for electronic responses is set for 15th April 2025 at 12:00 pm, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure. The total estimated value of this tender is £33,000,000 GBP.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in waste haulage services. It suits businesses that can demonstrate a solid track record in handling various types of waste and possess the necessary health and safety policies, insurance, and legal registrations, such as a Waste Carrier's Registration and Goods Vehicle Operator Licence. The contracts span 1,800 days with possible extensions, emphasizing the need for long-term service capability. The focus on quality and value for money, as delineated by a 40% quality and 60% price evaluation criteria, highlights the importance of delivering superior service standards at competitive pricing. Thus, this tender is well-suited for established waste management companies aiming to expand their operations within the Highland Council Area.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF WASTE HAULAGE SERVICES 2025

Notice Description

Residual Waste, Bulky Waste, WUDS material bulk haulage services.

Lot Information

Portree & Fort William Waste Haulage Services

The Authority is inviting bids from suitably experienced contractors to secure best value for the haulage of Residual Waste, Bulky Waste and Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating from Portree and Fort William Waste Transfer Stations to the Authority's contracted Treatment Facilities.

Renewal: With the option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to twenty-four (24) months, subject to mutual agreement.

Longman Food Waste Haulage Services

The Authority is inviting bids from suitably experienced contractors to secure best value for the haulage of Category 3 Food Waste from Longman Waste Transfer Stations to the Authority's contracted Treatment Facility.

Renewal: With the option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to twenty-four (24) months, subject to mutual agreement.

Longman, Invergordon, Seater, Granish Waste Haulage Services

The Authority is inviting bids from suitably experienced contractors to secure best value for the haulage of Residual Waste, Bulky Waste, Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating (WUDS) and Green Waste from Longman, Invergordon, Seater and Granish Waste Transfer Stations to the Authority's contracted Treatment Facilities.

Renewal: With the option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to twenty-four (24) months, subject to mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792248
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541511
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90512000 - Refuse transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£32,250,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,109,610 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 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
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, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

A.W Jenkinson Transport Ltd

Bowmans (Locheil Logistics Ltd)

Gogar Services

Further Information

Notice Documents

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