Award

Processing & Recycling of Mixed Paper and Card

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council, located in Paisley, has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the project titled "Processing & Recycling of Mixed Paper and Card." This procurement, falling under the general public services industry category, involved the treatment and disposal of recyclable waste within the Renfrewshire region. The contract was awarded on 25th April 2025, following a mini-competition under the Scotland Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The procurement process was executed without prior publication of a call for competition, with WRC Recycling Limited being awarded the contract valued at £1,000,000. The award notice was published on 30th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in waste management and recycling services, particularly those specialising in the processing and recycling of paper and cardboard materials. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like WRC Recycling Limited, which successfully secured the contract, are well suited to benefit from such opportunities, especially if they can meet the geographical and service-specific requirements outlined by the council. By engaging in tenders like this, relevant businesses can expand their clientele and increase visibility within the public sector, establishing stronger positions in competitive markets aligned with environmental sustainability efforts.

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Notice Title

Processing & Recycling of Mixed Paper and Card

Notice Description

The Council has a requirement for an external supplier to carry out the processing and recycling of mixed paper and cardboard. The Council's Waste Service has collected and had to make arrangements to recycle approximately 16,756 tonnes of post-consumer recyclate over the last 3 years for materials consisting of mixed Paper & Cardboard from households, commercial premises and recycling centres.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise has been tendered as a mini-competition under the Scotland Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Treatment and Disposal of Recyclable and Residual Waste, schedule 27/17 under Lot 2 Treatment of Paper, Cardboard, News & PAMS (separate and/or mixed) (Lot 2).

Procurement Information

This procurement exercise has been tendered as a mini-competition under the Scotland Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Treatment and Disposal of Recyclable and Residual Waste, schedule 27/17 under Lot 2 Treatment of Paper, Cardboard, News & PAMS (separate and/or mixed) (Lot 2).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797511
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529253
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sam Smith
Contact Email
sam.smith@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003000300

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WRC RECYCLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529253
    Processing & Recycling of Mixed Paper and Card - The Council has a requirement for an external supplier to carry out the processing and recycling of mixed paper and cardboard. The Council's Waste Service has collected and had to make arrangements to recycle approximately 16,756 tonnes of post-consumer recyclate over the last 3 years for materials consisting of mixed Paper & Cardboard from households, commercial premises and recycling centres.

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