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Container Shipment of Waste to Shetland

Orkney Islands Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

22 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
TenderUpdate

12 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council has awarded a contract for the shipment of waste materials to Northwards Ltd, marking the transition from tender to award. This procurement involved the provision of ISO 20ft containers for shipping waste from Orkney to the Shetland Islands, structured as an open procedure under services, with a focus on environmental management in the public services sector. The value of the contract amounts to £3,000,000, and it was signed on the 6th of February 2026. With contract activities commencing on the 1st of April 2026 and concluding on the 31st of March 2031, this initiative is a crucial development for local waste management services, potentially influencing regional waste management strategies in the UKM65 region.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in logistics and waste management, particularly those offering competitive pricing and robust quality processes, given the balanced award criteria of 70% price and 30% quality. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand a favourable chance, demonstrated by the contract’s award to Northwards Ltd, a supplier classified as an SME. Companies excelling in container supply, waste transport, and environmentally responsible disposal processes would find opportunities to establish and expand their presence in the Orkney and Shetland Islands, fostering advancements in local and sustainable waste solutions. The procurement method reflects a transparent and open procedure, encouraging electronic submissions and focusing on both economic and technical selection criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Container Shipment of Waste to Shetland

Notice Description

The provision of shipment of waste materials and provision of standard ISO 20ft containers for the shipment of the majority of waste materials from Orkney to Shetland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of shipment of waste materials and provision of standard ISO 20ft containers for the shipment of the majority of waste materials from Orkney to Shetland. The provider will receive and exchange ISO 20ft containers on and off OIC vehicles in Orkney and transfer full waste containers for disposal or recover to waste management facilities located on the Shetland Islands.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month extension options, subject to the satisfactory annual performance reviews.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000814571
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551002
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

44613800 - Containers for waste material

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90512000 - Refuse transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
October 2030

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Northwards Ltd

Further Information

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