Tender

Secure Collection, Destruction and Disposal of Confidential Waste. (Paper Shredding)

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking tenders for the secure collection, destruction, and disposal of confidential waste, specifically targeting paper shredding services. This tender is part of the Council's ongoing commitment to comply with regulatory requirements such as the UK GDPR and the Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an emphasis on services needed across the UK. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 18th May 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure, ensuring transparent competition for potential bidders.

Opportunities from this tender can be particularly fruitful for businesses specialising in waste management services with expertise in secure disposal practices. Companies offering solutions that align with ISO certifications and robust security protocols for handling personal and commercially sensitive information will find themselves well-suited to compete. This contract, valued at £200,000 GBP, features ongoing and ad hoc service delivery options, with additional potential for contractual extensions. As the Council prioritises quality alongside price in its award criteria, businesses capable of delivering high standards in service execution combined with competitive pricing will have an advantage.

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Notice Title

Secure Collection, Destruction and Disposal of Confidential Waste. (Paper Shredding)

Notice Description

The council has a responsibility to ensure that all confidential waste is managed and disposed of appropriately, in line with its Retention Schedules and Records Management Plan, to maintain compliance with data protection and regulatory requirements, including the Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011, UK GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018. To support this obligation, the Council has historically maintained contractual arrangements to facilitate the secure disposal of confidential waste across the organisation. This requirement also aligns with wider industry expectations and recognised standards, including relevant ISO certifications, established security protocols, and best practice in records management. The materials disposed of through these processes may include personal data as well as commercially sensitive information, all of which require robust safeguards throughout the disposal lifecycle.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Within this Agreement, the Contractor shall be required to provide the following Services: - Recurring Scheduled Off-Site Destruction of Confidential Waste Service - Ad hoc Off-Site Service Delivery - Ad hoc On-Site Service Delivery. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Council intends to include an additional 2 x 12 month extension periods which can be utilised should circumstances arise that such an extension is required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829432
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553995
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

30191400 - Shredders

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

90511400 - Paper collecting services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20264 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553995
    Secure Collection, Destruction and Disposal of Confidential Waste. (Paper Shredding) - The council has a responsibility to ensure that all confidential waste is managed and disposed of appropriately, in line with its Retention Schedules and Records Management Plan, to maintain compliance with data protection and regulatory requirements, including the Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011, UK GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018. To support this obligation, the Council has historically maintained contractual arrangements to facilitate the secure disposal of confidential waste across the organisation. This requirement also aligns with wider industry expectations and recognised standards, including relevant ISO certifications, established security protocols, and best practice in records management. The materials disposed of through these processes may include personal data as well as commercially sensitive information, all of which require robust safeguards throughout the disposal lifecycle.

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