Planning

Request for Information (RFI) - Alternatives to Plastic Bags / Bin Liners

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Mar 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process seeking alternatives to plastic bags and bin liners to reduce single-use plastic consumption. The procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and targets the region of UKM93 in Scotland. Businesses are invited to submit their suggestions and proposals by completing a questionnaire sent to the council’s representatives by close of business on Friday, 4th April 2025. The Request for Information (RFI) process aims to gather innovative solutions and supplier information, which will influence further procurement actions scheduled for potential notice by 1st July 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable products, packaging solutions, and innovative materials. Companies offering eco-friendly alternatives to plastic bags and bin liners can contribute significantly to sustainability objectives while expanding their market reach within the UK’s public sector. Suppliers with experience in producing items compliant with the CPV classifications relevant to this tender, such as biodegradable bin liners, reusable bags, or other groundbreaking waste management solutions, will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging with this RFI allows businesses to directly influence the specifications of future tenders, showcasing their products and solutions to a key regional government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) - Alternatives to Plastic Bags / Bin Liners

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking for information on alternatives to plastic bags / bin liners to reduce NAC's single use plastic. NAC's Building Services team currently use plastic bags daily when picking up materials for operations to uplift and/or deliver to sites. NAC's cleaners utilise black plastic bin liners currently for all office and canteen bins. Please refer to the table in the attached questionnaire which details what NAC currently use and how much is used per year. NAC welcomes suggestions, proposal, innovation from suppliers, by completing the attached questionnaire and returning to murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Friday 4th April 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking for information on alternatives to plastic bags / bin liners to reduce NAC's single use plastic. The information received will determine whether or not a procurement is required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794065
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526729
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

18900000 - Luggage, saddlery, sacks and bags

18930000 - Sacks and bags

18937100 - Goods-packing bags

18938000 - Padded bags

19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags

33141600 - Collector and collection bags, drainage and kits

33141610 - Collection bag

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324220

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
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
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526729
    Request for Information (RFI) - Alternatives to Plastic Bags / Bin Liners - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking for information on alternatives to plastic bags / bin liners to reduce NAC's single use plastic. NAC's Building Services team currently use plastic bags daily when picking up materials for operations to uplift and/or deliver to sites. NAC's cleaners utilise black plastic bin liners currently for all office and canteen bins. Please refer to the table in the attached questionnaire which details what NAC currently use and how much is used per year. NAC welcomes suggestions, proposal, innovation from suppliers, by completing the attached questionnaire and returning to murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Friday 4th April 2025.

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