Tender

Sale of Redundant Recycling Equipment

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

21 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council has initiated a tender process titled "Sale of Redundant Recycling Equipment," under the industry category of general public services. This procurement involves the disposal of unused recycling equipment, with key activities taking place in East Ayrshire, within region UKM93. The procurement is in the tender stage, following an open procedure where submissions must be made electronically. Interested parties must express interest by 9th June 2026, with the final submission deadline set for 12th June 2026. The tender comprises two active lots, namely the dismantling and removal of a Material Recycling Facility operational plant and the sale of a horizontal baler, each with a completion timeframe of 30 days.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses experienced in dismantling and equipment removal, especially those with capabilities related to recycling or waste management sectors. Small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in industrial machinery handling, recycling equipment, or plant dismantling might find this an attractive opportunity, as it aligns with the disposal of the Material Recycling Facility operational plant. The open procurement method facilitates broad competition, allowing companies of varying sizes to bid, potentially increasing their market footprint by securing contracts with a local government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sale of Redundant Recycling Equipment

Notice Description

Sale of redundant recycling Equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Dismantling and Removal of MRF Operational Plant

The Council require to dispose of the Garlaff Material Recycling Facility Operational Plant as the plant is no longer in use and is uneconomical to maintain. The successful Service Provider will be required to dismantle and 'buy' the redundant equipment from the Council.

Lot 2 - Sale of Horizontal Baler

The Council require to dispose of a CK International Horizontal Baler.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831287
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556333
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

42914000 - Recycling equipment

45111300 - Dismantling works

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 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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