Award

The purchase and maintenance of Shredders for pre-treating Bulky Waste

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Tender

21 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of industrial shredders essential for the pre-treatment of bulky waste, situated within the Waste Management industry category. This contract, valued at £2,300,000, involves the purchase and maintenance of two industrial shredders designed to process furniture and other items in compliance with statutory environmental regulations. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions. The deadline for submissions is 29th May 2025. Located in Inverness, the procuring authority has outlined that the contract services cover the entire Highland area, with the industrial shredders required for up to fifteen years, including periodic servicing and repair.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management equipment, particularly those with expertise in handling materials containing Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Companies with a solid track record in supplying and maintaining complex machinery, while adhering to environmental standards, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The provision of community benefits as part of the procurement process further encourages firms to contribute positively to the local region, offering a chance to enhance corporate responsibility credentials and strengthen business ties within the public sector.

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Notice Title

The purchase and maintenance of Shredders for pre-treating Bulky Waste

Notice Description

This contract is for a supplier to provide to the Council two (2) industrial shredders capable of reducing in size, primarily, bulky waste (e.g. furniture, mattresses, toys etc) and Upholstered Furniture (contaminated with Persistent Organic Pollutants, or POPs), in a manner that meets statutory environmental regulations and guidance, in advance of being sent for further treatment. The contract includes both a purchase element of the shredders (which includes any ancillary equipment to manage POPs containing upholstered furniture) and then a servicing and repair element up to a maximum of fifteen years in duration (with review periods every five years).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for a supplier to provide to the Council two (2) industrial shredders capable of reducing in size, primarily, bulky waste (e.g. furniture, mattresses, toys etc) and Upholstered Furniture (contaminated with Persistent Organic Pollutants, or POPs), in a manner that meets statutory environmental regulations and guidance, in advance of being sent for further treatment. The contract includes both a purchase element of the shredders (which includes any ancillary equipment to manage POPs containing upholstered furniture) and then a servicing and repair element up to a maximum of fifteen years in duration (with review periods every five years).. N/A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796663
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545930
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months 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
Ian Braker
Contact Email
ian.braker@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7442849669

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOLSON SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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