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Waste Management Services following expiry of the Council's Public Private Partnership (PPP) Arrangements

Argyll and Bute Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

15 Oct 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council procured waste management services to provide continuity after its public-private partnership arrangements expire. The scope covers mechanical biological treatment infrastructure adapted for use as waste transfer stations, waste transfer station sites, recycling centres, recycling deposit points and landfill-site management. Services support waste collection, transfer, recycling and disposal across Argyll and Bute, including Oban and Lorn, the inner islands, Mid Argyll and Kintyre, Bute and Cowal. The procurement is classified as waste-management services (CPV 90500000), with activities including waste treatment, waste transportation and refuse-recycling services. The council is considering its longer-term service configuration and delivery model, so this contract provides short-term continuation of the existing operational requirement while that work proceeds.

This procurement has been awarded following an open procedure. It was one lot, evaluated on quality at 60% and price at 40%, with variant bids allowed. The tender deadline was 21 November 2025 at 12:00, following an extension from 7 November, and bids were opened at the deadline. Biffa Waste Services Limited was the selected supplier, with one bid received. The contract was signed on 1 September 2026 and is active, with a value of £5,608,358.77. Its stated duration is 2,010 days, and Argyll and Bute Council may extend it by up to two additional one-year periods, subject to satisfactory performance and discussions with the supplier. English is the submission language, and staff names and qualifications were required.

For a competing supplier, this award demonstrates demand for an integrated waste-management operator able to run a geographically dispersed service across mainland and island communities. A credible provider would need practical capability across waste transfer, treatment, recycling-centre and recycling-deposit-point operations, together with landfill-site management. The requirement suits an established organisation with the people, vehicles, facilities, environmental controls and operational systems to coordinate several waste-service sites and maintain continuity during a change in service model. Experience managing complex public-sector waste contracts, working across remote locations and coordinating multiple treatment and disposal routes would strengthen a future response. Suppliers should also be able to identify the staff who will deliver the service and provide their professional qualifications, while demonstrating reliable performance, service quality and value for money.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waste Management Services following expiry of the Council's Public Private Partnership (PPP) Arrangements

Notice Description

The Council is currently party to a PPP Contract, with services provided by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). The PPP Contract includes infrastructure and requirements associated with mechanical biological treatment (MBT) (which will have been adapted to become WTSs prior to the commencement of this Contract), Waste Transfer Stations (WTS Sites), Recycling Centres (RC Sites), Recycling Deposit Points (RDPs) and management of Landfill Sites. The PPP Contract, which covers Oban and Lorn together with the inner islands, Mid Argyll and Kintyre, Bute and Cowal expires at the end of September 3rd, 2026. In the short-term, the Council has a requirement to procure continued provision of services within the 'Contract Area' whilst further consideration is given to the preferred longer-term service configuration and delivery model. The Services required under this Contract are detailed within Schedule Part 4 - Services Specification and further information provided in the Specification Appendices (1-5).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is currently party to a PPP Contract, with services provided by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). The PPP Contract includes infrastructure and requirements associated with mechanical biological treatment (MBT) (which will have been adapted to become WTSs prior to the commencement of this Contract), Waste Transfer Stations (WTS Sites), Recycling Centres (RC Sites), Recycling Deposit Points (RDPs) and management of Landfill Sites. The PPP Contract, which covers Oban and Lorn together with the inner islands, Mid Argyll and Kintyre, Bute and Cowal expires at the end of September 3rd, 2026. In the short-term, the Council has a requirement to procure continued provision of services within the 'Contract Area' whilst further consideration is given to the preferred longer-term service configuration and delivery model. The Services required under this Contract are detailed within Schedule Part 4 - Services Specification and further information provided in the Specification Appendices (1-5).

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for up to two additional one-year periods at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract and product discussions with the successful Tenderer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810754
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564520
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

90533000 - Waste-tip management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,608,358 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
In line with the end date of this contract

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
Paisley
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Biffa Waste Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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