Planning

RFI Skip Hire - Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council are in the planning stage for a public procurement process, inviting responses for a Request for Information (RFI) on skip hire services. The tender, titled "RFI Skip Hire - Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council," aims to procure services related to the collection, recycling, and disposal of various waste streams in Aberdeen and its surrounding regions. The procurement method is a tender, with significant focus on services in the industry category of general public services. The location for delivery includes areas within Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, identified under the CPV code 90500000 for waste services. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by 31st March 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses within the waste management and recycling sectors, especially those with capacities to handle diverse waste streams such as general waste, timber, and glass, along with specialised materials like bitumen and gully waste. Companies with experience in logistic planning to deliver and collect skips in urban and rural settings will find themselves well-suited for this contract, making it ideal for expanding into regional waste management activities. The required transparent processing, compliance with environmental regulations, and ability to manage different waste volumes signal a need for proficient service providers poised for growth in the Scottish market.

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Notice Title

RFI Skip Hire - Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council

Notice Description

Skip hire for collection recycling and disposal of various waste streams.

Lot Information

Skip Hire - Aberdeen City Council

This Lot covers the provision of skip hire services to support operational requirements across Aberdeen City Council sites, and depots. Suppliers will be required to provide delivery, collection, exchange, transport, and compliant processing of a range of recycling and residual waste streams, including general waste, timber, inert waste, glass, green waste, WEEE, cardboard, and other materials identified in the RFI. Service responsiveness is essential due to city centre access constraints, high density operational sites, and multi service waste generation from Environmental, Building, Roads, and Fleet operations. Suppliers must provide compliant duty of care documentation, full transparency of downstream treatment, and regular reporting of recycling and landfill diversion performance.

Skip Hire - Aberdeenshire North

This Lot covers skip hire services for the northern region of Aberdeenshire, including rural, coastal, and remote operational sites. Services include the delivery, uplift, exchange, and compliant disposal of mixed and segregated waste streams generated by council operations. Due to the geographic spread, suppliers must demonstrate strong logistical capability, contingency planning for remote access, and the ability to maintain reliable lead times. Waste handling requirements mirror those in the RFI and business case, including segregation, waste transfer documentation, downstream treatment transparency, and support for council environmental and regulatory commitments.

Skip Hire - Aberdeenshire South

This Lot covers skip hire services for the southern region of Aberdeenshire, supporting various services across semi rural and rural locations. The supplier must provide skips of various sizes, timely collection and exchange, compliant waste transport and disposal, and auditable evidence of recycling and recovery performance. The service must account for varying waste volumes due to infrastructure works, seasonal peaks, ongoing developments, and operational maintenance activities across the region. Suppliers must also demonstrate compliance with Scottish waste legislation and SEPA licensing requirements.

Bitumen (Roading Waste Streams)

This Lot covers the acceptance by the supplier of bitumen related waste streams arising from road surfacing and civil engineering works carried out by Roads Services. The Council may elect to collect and deliver the material directly to the supplier on a daily basis for processing and disposal. The Council may however require the provision of suitable containers and handling methods for the collection of asphalt, tar containing materials, and other bituminous road waste, ensuring compliant segregation, transport, and processing. Due to the regulatory requirements associated with road construction waste, suppliers must demonstrate appropriate downstream treatment routes, full duty of care compliance, traceability of materials, and the ability to service both urban and rural roadworks programmes.

Gull & Desanding Mats

This Lot covers the acceptance by the supplier of waste related to gully clearing, desanding, and drainage maintenance carried out by Roads and Environmental Services. The Council may elect to collect and deliver the material directly to the supplier on a daily basis for processing and disposal. Or the Council may require the provision of suitable skips/containers and associated waste uplift services related to gully clearing, desanding, and drainage maintenance carried out by Roads and Environmental Services. Waste streams may include sand, silt, debris, and materials collected from drainage infrastructure. Suppliers must demonstrate suitable handling capabilities for wet, dense, or contaminated materials; provide compliant disposal routes; and supply auditable downstream documentation. Responsive service is required to support scheduled and reactive drainage maintenance in Aberdeen City.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825081
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550623
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£4,356,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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