Tender

Secure Disposal of IT Equipment

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is seeking tenders for the secure and auditable collection and disposal of IT equipment from various locations, including offices and schools across North Ayrshire, as well as the Isle of Arran and Isle of Cumbrae. The procurement process, which falls under the category of general public services, is in the tender stage, set to conclude on 28 April 2026. The council intends to utilise an open procedure and is looking for revenue from the equipment collected rather than assuming any costs. The secure IT disposal project aims not only to manage existing equipment responsibly but also to contribute to the council's revenue stream from the collected items.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT asset disposal and recycling services. Companies with experience in collecting and securely managing IT waste will find this project aligned with their service offerings. To compete successfully, businesses must hold relevant certifications such as BSIA, NAID memberships, and ISO 27001 accreditation for information security management. They should also possess adequate insurance and demonstrate previous relevant experience. This project is particularly advantageous for firms ready to engage with community-centric initiatives, aligning their operations with North Ayrshire Council's focus on socio-economic and environmental outcomes through voluntary community benefits embedded within their procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Secure Disposal of IT Equipment

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invites tenders for the auditable secure collection and disposal of ICT equipment from various NAC offices and schools throughout North Ayrshire, including the Isle of Arran and Isle of Cumbrae. NAC do not expect to pay for this service. NAC requires revenue / income from the equipment collected.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement will follow the open tender process.

Renewal: Up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829203
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553795
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

44316400 - Hardware

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 20263 days 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
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
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553795
    Secure Disposal of IT Equipment - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invites tenders for the auditable secure collection and disposal of ICT equipment from various NAC offices and schools throughout North Ayrshire, including the Isle of Arran and Isle of Cumbrae. NAC do not expect to pay for this service. NAC requires revenue / income from the equipment collected.

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