Award

Sale of Scrap Metals & Automotive Batteries

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Tender

18 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process titled "Sale of Scrap Metals & Automotive Batteries" was managed by East Ayrshire Council, situated in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. The procurement aimed to establish a Framework Agreement for the collection and recycling of materials, divided into three separate lots: HWRC Scrap Metals, Housing Stock Scrap Metals, and Automotive Batteries. This service procurement under the category "General public services" followed an open procedure, concluding with awards to Lowmac Alloys Ltd and WRC Recycling Limited. The contracts, each valued at £440,000, were signed on 27 May 2025, ensuring the active recycling of materials in the region UKM93.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on waste management and recycling. SMEs within the industry can benefit from establishing long-term partnerships through the Framework Agreement. The contract permits renewal options, allowing service providers to potentially extend their engagement for additional years. Companies with appropriate Waste Carriers Licences are highly suitable to compete, offering methodologies to efficiently deliver services that balance quality and price as specified in the award criteria. This framework fosters business growth while encouraging environmentally sustainable practices through material recycling.

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Notice Title

Sale of Scrap Metals & Automotive Batteries

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with several Service Providers who will 'buy' and collect from the Council, previously collected and segregated materials for recycling. The materials are broken down into 3 separate Lots: HWRC Scrap Metals, Housing Stock Scrap Metals and Automotive Batteries.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Sale of HWRC Scrap Metals

Collect, process and recycle HWRC Scrap Metals.

Renewal: 2 x one-year extension options

Lot 2 - Sale of Housing Stock Scrap Metals

Collect, process and recycle Housing Stock Scrap Metals.

Renewal: 2 x one-year extension options

Lot 3 - Sale of Automotive Batteries

Collect, process and recycle Automotive Batteries.

Renewal: 2 x one-year extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792937
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532146
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2, 3 or 4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
maxine.baird@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LOWMAC ALLOYS

WRC RECYCLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526275
    Sale of Scrap Metals & Automotive Batteries - The Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with several Service Providers who will 'buy' and collect from the Council, previously collected and segregated materials for recycling. The materials are broken down into 3 separate Lots: HWRC Scrap Metals, Housing Stock Scrap Metals and Automotive Batteries.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532146
    Sale of Scrap Metals & Automotive Batteries - The Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with several Service Providers who will 'buy' and collect from the Council, previously collected and segregated materials for recycling. The materials are broken down into 3 separate Lots: HWRC Scrap Metals, Housing Stock Scrap Metals and Automotive Batteries.

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