Tender

Sale of Trolley Boxes

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Ayrshire Council, acting as the buying organisation, has initiated an open procurement process titled "Sale of Trolley Boxes" under the general public services industry category. The procurement seeks the sale of plastic boxes previously used in a waste trolley box system across East Ayrshire, UKM93 region. This tender is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 21st April 2026 at midday. The contract involves the collection and bulk handling of approximately 135,000 black plastic boxes of various sizes, stored temporarily in Kilmarnock and Cumnock. Interested parties need to express interest by 18th April 2026, and all submissions must be completed electronically by the specified deadline.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in recycling, waste management, and logistics, particularly those with capabilities in handling large quantities of plastic materials. The open procedure procurement method ensures accessibility for all qualifying businesses. Companies with experience in electronic invoicing, electronic ordering, and those familiar with handling logistics and storage solutions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will not only bolster their portfolio with a substantial supply contract but will also gain valuable experience working within a governmental framework, potentially unlocking further opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sale of Trolley Boxes

Notice Description

Sale of Plastic Boxes/Material (previously used on a waste trolley box system)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will be to 'buy' from the council black plastic boxes/material previously used in waste trolley box system (polypropylene 05); there are 3 sizes - 40L, 55L and 70L. These will be collected from approximately 60,000 households across East Ayrshire and temporarily stored in 2 locations (one in Kilmarnock and one in Cumnock) to allow bulk collection by the successful Service Provider - refer to Description/Specification for specific collection requirements. It should be noted that exact numbers cannot be predicted but it is anticipated that there will be approximately 135,000 black plastic boxes of mixed sizes as above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827630
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552815
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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