This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2026 at 01:00

Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service initiated a public procurement process for the "Provision of Scrap Vehicles," which has recently completed with contracts awarded and active as of 13 May 2026. The process, focusing on the goods category of "Public order and safety," covered multiple locations across the UKM region, including Highland North, Highland West, and other areas. The procurement utilized an open procedure, ensuring full transparency and competition, and was covered by the GPA framework. Awards were made in several lots, such as Highland North and Mid-Lothian, with contracts signed on 16 March 2026. Significant emphasis was placed on quality and price, with an evaluation split of 60% quality and 40% price, offering an indication for future contenders on the prioritisation of evaluation criteria.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle recycling and waste solutions to gain a foothold in Scotland’s public sector market. SMEs, particularly those like HRL Scrap & Waste Solutions Ltd, which successfully secured multiple lots, stand to benefit from the repeat nature of framework contracts often engaged by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Firms possessing capabilities in servicing large geographical areas with logistic proficiency are well-suited to compete in such tenders, providing additional classes of vehicles for training purposes as required. By engaging in contracts such as these, businesses can not only secure steady revenue streams but also enhance their market reputation by aligning with a key public authority.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Scrap Vehicles

Notice Description

Provision of Scrap Vehicles

Lot Information

Western Isles

Western Isles

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Shetland Islands

Shetland Islands

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Orkney Islands

Orkney Islands

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Highland North (Caithness and Sutherland)

Highland North (Caithness and Sutherland)

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Highland West (Skye, Lochalsh, and Wester Ross and Fort William)

Highland West (Skye, Lochalsh, and Wester Ross and Fort William)

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Highland Central (Inverness area)

Highland Central (Inverness area)

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Aberdeenshire and Moray

Aberdeenshire and Moray

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Perth and Kinross, Angus and Dundee

Perth and Kinross, Angus and Dundee

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

East, West Dunbartonshire, Argyll & Bute

East, West Dunbartonshire, Argyll & Bute

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Clackmannanshire, Fife and Stirling

Clackmannanshire, Fife and Stirling

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

City of Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Falkirk and West Lothian

Falkirk and West Lothian

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

South Lanarkshire

South Lanarkshire

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

East, North and South Ayrshire

East, North and South Ayrshire

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

North Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Mid-Lothian, East Lothian and Scottish Borders

Mid-Lothian, East Lothian and Scottish Borders

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Invergordon & Inverness Training Centres

Invergordon & Inverness Training Centres

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Portlethen Training Centre

Portlethen Training Centre

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Perth Training Centre

Perth Training Centre

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Newbridge Training Centre

Newbridge Training Centre

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

National Training Centre Cambuslang

National Training Centre Cambuslang

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

City of Glasgow

City of Glasgow

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Dumfries Training Centre

Dumfries Training Centre

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Aberdeen City

Aberdeen City

Options: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reserve the right to add additional classes of vehicles where required for training purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815095
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555721
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

14630000 - Slag, dross, ferrous waste and scrap

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34115300 - Second-hand transport vehicles

34137000 - Second-hand goods vehicles

50190000 - Demolition services of vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,530 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBUSLANG
Postcode
G72 7NA
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cambuslang East
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HRL Scrap & Waste Solutions Ltd

S & I Thomson

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