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Tender

21 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is conducting an open tender process for the "Waste Compositional Analysis of Household Waste," active as of 21st July 2026, falling under the services category. This contract entails analysing household waste composition across various sites in the Dumfries and Galloway region. The procurement method used is the open procedure, facilitating electronic submission via the Public Contracts Scotland tendering system. The tender process will conclude on 20th August 2026, with the award period commencing immediately after. The project's estimated value is £70,000, aiming to collate waste data during two phases, summer and winter, over a 330-day contract period.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in waste management services, particularly those with expertise in conducting compositional analyses. Companies proficient in environmental data analysis or previously engaged with public sector projects can leverage this opportunity to further their business operations. The open procurement process invites diverse organisations to contribute innovative solutions for analysing and improving municipal waste handling and recycling effectiveness. It's an ideal venture for businesses focused on environmental sustainability and service planning adaptation, offering a chance to establish or enhance partnerships with a significant regional authority like Dumfries and Galloway Council.

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Notice Title

Waste Compositional Analysis of Household Waste

Notice Description

Waste Compositional Analysis of Household Waste

Lot Information

Lot 1

To undertake a Waste Composition Analysis to provide an accurate assessment of the composition of kerbside collected household wastes via a two-phased approach; this is to collate waste composition data during the Summer and Winter period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830847
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560613
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

79723000 - Waste analysis services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
5 May 2026Expired
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
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555077&idx=1
    1st May 2026 - PIN Questionnaire to be returned by 15th May 12noon to Procurement.CIRW@dumgal.gov.uk
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555077
    Waste Compositional Analysis of Household Waste - 1. Introduction Dumfries and Galloway Council (DGC or the Council) is one of 32 council areas in Scotland. It is located in south west Scotland and is approximately 6,600 square kilometres in size with a population of around 150,000. It borders Ayrshire and Lanarkshire to the north, Scottish Borders to the east and Cumbria to the south. It also has a significant coastline to the south and west. DGC is split into four operational areas, from west to east these are: Wigtownshire - incorporating Stranraer, Wigtown and Newton Stewart; Stewartry - incorporating Castle Douglas and Dalbeattie; Nithsdale - incorporating Dumfries, Thornhill and Sanquhar; and Annandale & Eskdale (A&E) - incorporating Annan, Gretna, Lockerbie, Langholm and Moffat. 2. Overview DGC operates and delivers in house waste collection services across the whole of the Dumfries and Galloway local authority area. Services include kerbside collections of residual waste, paper and cardboard, plastic and metal packaging, food waste, and household batteries, alongside an additional paid garden waste service. The Council periodically undertakes Waste Composition Analysis to better understand the types and quantities of material presented within these household waste streams; this is to inform service planning, performance monitoring, and compliance with national waste and recycling policy.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560613
    Waste Compositional Analysis of Household Waste - Waste Compositional Analysis of Household Waste

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