Planning

Market Research - Recycling of Wood Chips

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 00:00

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

East Ayrshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Market Research - Recycling of Wood Chips," located in Kilmarnock, region UKM93. This initiative focuses on general public services within the services industry category. Interested businesses should note the future notice date set for 20th August 2025, as the council explores innovative recycling solutions. The procurement is a tender process with the objective of engaging a service provider to purchase and recycle wood chips previously collected by the council from its two household waste recycling centres in Kilmarnock and Cumnock, with an annual recycled tonnage of approximately 3,300 tonnes.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses in waste management and recycling services, providing a pathway for growth by partnering with a regional authority. Companies that specialise in processing wood chips or those looking to expand their operations into sustainable recycling practices could benefit significantly. The tender offers a chance to collaborate with East Ayrshire Council, facilitating the development of sustainable practices and resource management within the local area, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the public sector. Businesses interested should prepare to participate by the specified date, ensuring they are well-positioned to seize this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Research - Recycling of Wood Chips

Notice Description

East Ayrshire Council owns and operates 2 household waste recycling centres, one at Western Road, Kilmarnock and one at Garlaff, Cumnock. Both recycling centres offer many disposal and recycling options for our residents within East Ayrshire. We are continually looking for new and innovative ways to capture and recycling further items. We are considering a contract with a Service Provider who will 'buy' from the council previously collected wood, which the council will chip prior to uplift, for recycling. Current annual tonnage of wood recycled is 3300 tonnes of various grading.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Ayrshire Council are considering a contract with a Service Provider who will 'buy' from the council previously collected wood, which the council will chip prior to uplift, for recycling.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799372
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531008
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

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
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 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
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
maxine.baird@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
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
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Further Information

Notice Documents

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