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Provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera 2026

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

On 26th March 2026, Argyll and Bute Council awarded a contract to Loos2u for the provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera. The procurement process, which utilised an open procedure under services category, has been carried out successfully with the contract now active. The refuse collection service will cover Kerrera in Argyll, beginning on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. Prior planning stages included identification of interested parties starting in January 2026, followed by a tender process ending on 20th February 2026. Argyll and Bute Council acted as the buyer, while Loos2u, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), emerged as the supplier through electronic submission of bids.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for SMEs specialising in waste management services to establish a foothold in public sector projects within the UK, particularly those based in the vicinity of Argyll. As the key buyer, Argyll and Bute Council has provided a clear plan and timeline, ensuring transparent communication and thus facilitating future business growth through public sector collaborations. Firms capable of delivering efficient refuse collection services are highly encouraged to engage with such local authority tenders, as they align with governmental priorities on sustainability and public service improvement.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera 2026

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council has a requirement for the provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera. The uploaded ITQ presents two potential solutions for this requirement, suppliers are required to provide a response for both.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council has a requirement for the provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera. The uploaded ITQ presents two potential solutions for this requirement, suppliers are required to provide a response for both.

Renewal: End of Contract Period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819905
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552548
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,970 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOOS2U

Further Information

Notice Documents

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