Planning

Waste Treatment and Haulage Services for Commercial and Demolition Waste

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Apr 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council is initiating a procurement process for Waste Treatment and Haulage Services for Commercial and Demolition Waste. This process is currently in the planning stage and aims to inform providers about a forthcoming opportunity. The contract, valued under CPV codes 90500000, 90510000, 90514000, and 90513000, is expected to cover services within the UKM91 region. The current contract expires in January 2026, with new arrangements needing to be in place before that date. The planned procurement will be conducted via an open tender procedure, commencing with the release of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) on 8th April 2025, followed by a future notice date on 1st July 2025. The contract will span five years with possible extensions up to a total of ten years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and haulage services. Suitable candidates to compete for this contract would be those with the capability to handle varying quantities and compositions of Commercial and Demolition Wastes, as outlined in the tender notice. The services must include collection from multiple Waste Transfer Stations and potential direct delivery using the Council's own haulage vehicles. Organizations well-versed in handling ferrous and non-ferrous metals, wood, mixed plastics, aggregates, and other waste types are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this tender. Engaging in this process will enable businesses to expand their operations in the Scottish Borders, fostering growth and enhancing their service portfolio in public sector waste management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waste Treatment and Haulage Services for Commercial and Demolition Waste

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) serves to inform providers about an upcoming opportunity to offer Waste Treatment and Haulage Services for Commercial and Demolition Waste for Scottish Borders Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) serves to inform providers about an upcoming opportunity to offer Waste Treatment and Haulage Services for Commercial and Demolition Waste for Scottish Borders Council. The current Contract is due to expire in January 2026 and the new arrangement will need to be in place by this date. The Contract will be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a period or periods (each to be no less than one year in duration) of up to 5 years. The Commercial & Demolition Waste is generated by third parties who tip at the Councils Waste Transfer Stations. The quantity of Commercial & Demolition Waste that requires haulage and treatment varies from year to year. Over 6 years it has ranged from 600tonnes to 1,500tonnes each year. The table below outlines the composition for the period from October to December 2024. Please note that this information is provided for information only and the composition is likely to vary due to its inherent nature. Waste Type Percentage Ferrous Metal 5.5% Non-Ferrous Metals 2.6% Wood 17.8% Mixed Plastics 3.0% Aggregate 23.8% Cardboard 1.2% Fines 15.4% RDF 30.2% Other 0.6% Total 100.0% There will be no mechanism for the provider to reject any load based on contamination or composition. Providers will be required to collect from the following Waste Transfer Stations operated by Scottish Borders Council: Easter Langlee, Galashiels TD1 2NT Eshiels, Peebles EH45 8NA Lower Mansfield Road, Hawick TD9 8AW Providers will be required to provide haulage from the Councils Waste Transfer Stations to the delivery / treatment site. The Council may undertake some direct delivery to the providers delivery / treatment site. This is to take advantage of the Council's own haulage vehicles.. The anticipated procurement route is an open tender procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795627
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527799
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 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
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
N/A
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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