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Treatment of Garden Waste

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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25 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council, based in Newtown St Boswells, is progressing with the "Treatment of Garden Waste" contract, aiming to enhance waste management services across the region. This procurement, categorised under general public services and services industry, focuses on garden waste collection and composting, with key operations centred in UKM91. The process reached the contract award stage on 25th April 2025, following an open procurement method. The contract, valued at £147,000, was officially signed on 22nd April 2025. The council sought competitive bids under the Organic Waste Framework Agreement, selecting Forth Resource Management to deliver the required services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in waste management and recycling services, particularly those specialising in organic waste treatment and composting. Given the open procedure used, businesses of varying scales, including SMEs, had the opportunity to partake, highlighting the inclusivity of the procurement strategy. Forth Resource Management, an SME located in North Berwick and awarded this contract, showcases how smaller enterprises can effectively compete and enhance their portfolio through public sector engagements. Companies with expertise in waste treatment technologies and sustainable practices will find similar opportunities to expand into regional public service projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Treatment of Garden Waste

Notice Description

The Council collects garden waste at its seven community recycling centres and required the services of a suitable waste treatment contactor to then treat the garden waste and turn it into compost.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council collects garden waste at its seven community recycling centres and required the services of a suitable waste treatment contractor to then treat the garden waste and turn it into compost.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796952
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528980
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77120000 - Composting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£147,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Service
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORTH RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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