Award

Design & Installation of New MRF Equipment

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

30 Mar 2026 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

10 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by East Ayrshire Council involved the design and installation of new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) equipment, aiming to enhance recycling efficiency and comply with legislative changes. The contract, identified as PS/25/189, fell under the goods category and was executed through an open procedure. This process encompassed two main lots: one for conveyor sorting equipment focusing on plastics and cans, and another for a paper/cardboard auto feed baler. Based in Kilmarnock, UK, the procurement phase concluded with all contracts signed on 25th March 2026. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 9th January 2026, followed by tender submissions by 27th January 2026, due to a scheduling amendment prompted by the holiday season.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental technologies, particularly those capable of supplying innovative recycling equipment. The involvement of SMEs like CWS Engineering and Blue Machinery (Scotland) Ltd underscores the potential for smaller enterprises to compete successfully, aligning with modern procurement strategies that encourage diverse supplier participation. Companies with expertise in the design, installation, and commissioning of recycling equipment, especially those offering advanced solutions for material separation and handling, would be well-suited to participate in similar future bids. The contract's focus on sustainability and legislative compliance further enhances appeal to firms prioritising eco-friendly practices.

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Notice Title

Design & Installation of New MRF Equipment

Notice Description

Design, install and commission new MRF Equipment within existing MRF building to maximise efficiency to increase recycling targets and meet legislative changes.

Lot Information

Lot 2 - Installation of New Paper/Cardboard Auto Feed Baler

Supply and install new auto feed baler to permit receipt of approximately 5,000 tonnes of mixed paper and cardboard per annum at a throughout of minimum 4 tonnes per hour, located within the council's MRF building at Western Road, Kilmarnock.

Lot 1 - Design, Install & Commission New Conveyor Sorting Equipment

Design, install and commission new materials recovery facility equipment for plastic and cans within the existing MRF building at Western Road, Kilmarnock which will receive approximately 4,000 tonnes of mixed plastics and aluminium/steel cans per annum for separation and baling together with the ability to extract film.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815919
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552731
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

30132000 - Sorting equipment

42417300 - Conveyor equipment

42914000 - Recycling equipment

43315000 - Compacting machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,944,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BLUE MACHINERY (SCOTLAND

CWS ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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