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The Collection, Treatment & Disposal of Special Waste

Glasgow City Council

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29 Aug 2025 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council, a regional authority in Scotland, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "The Collection, Treatment & Disposal of Special Waste," which falls under the services industry category. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure and involved collecting and disposing of special waste from various city locations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The contract, active as of 27th July 2025, was awarded to Veolia ES (UK) Limited for a value of £461,576. The Council, based in Glasgow, aims to provide comprehensive waste management services, and this contract reflects their commitment to maintaining health and safety while adhering to legal standards.

This tender provides significant opportunities for large enterprises like Veolia ES (UK) Limited, which specialise in waste management and environmental services. Companies that have expertise in handling and treating special waste and can offer comprehensive on-call support services are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Additionally, businesses capable of providing technical advice and complying with strict environmental standards could leverage this contract to expand their operations and establish partnerships with local authorities for future opportunities. This contract also highlights the potential for businesses to generate additional revenue through rebates on certain materials with secondary market value, such as lead acid batteries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Collection, Treatment & Disposal of Special Waste

Notice Description

Services are required for the collection, treatment, and disposal of special waste, including gas bottles and fire extinguishers, from various locations across the city. This includes compliance with all current environmental and health & safety legislation. Waste will be collected primarily from neighbourhood service complexes and educational facilities. An on-call and out-of-hours service must be available for urgent incidents involving special waste in public spaces. Additionally, technical advice on the handling and disposal of special waste must be provided when required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services are required for the collection, treatment, and disposal of special waste, including gas bottles and fire extinguishers, from various locations across the city. This includes compliance with all current environmental and health & safety legislation. Waste will be collected primarily from neighbourhood service complexes, educational facilities with laboratories, four household waste recycling centres (HWRCs), garage workshop facilities, road and park depots, and a scientific laboratory. This list is not exhaustive, and other departments may also require the service. An on-call and out-of-hours service must be available for urgent incidents involving special waste in public spaces. Additionally, technical advice on the handling and disposal of special waste must be provided when required. Some elements of special waste may have a secondary market value, such as lead acid batteries, for which a rebate may be applicable. Notification of any other rebate-eligible materials must be provided. Waste engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and cooking oil are excluded from the scope of this service.

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808748
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538095
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£461,576 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20251 years 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
Glasgow City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Veolia ES (UK) Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538095
    The Collection, Treatment & Disposal of Special Waste - Services are required for the collection, treatment, and disposal of special waste, including gas bottles and fire extinguishers, from various locations across the city. This includes compliance with all current environmental and health & safety legislation. Waste will be collected primarily from neighbourhood service complexes and educational facilities. An on-call and out-of-hours service must be available for urgent incidents involving special waste in public spaces. Additionally, technical advice on the handling and disposal of special waste must be provided when required.

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