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Provision of research into plastic collection and reprocessing opportunities

ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD

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16 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Zero Waste Scotland Ltd, located in Stirling, is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Provision of research into plastic collection and reprocessing opportunities." The procurement falls under the Environmental Protection industry category and aims to explore ways to collect and reprocess a wider range of plastics from Scottish local authorities. The tender stage is currently active, following an open procedure for service procurement. Key dates include the submission deadline on 27th August 2026 at 14:00 GMT, with the project commencing immediately after. The contract holds a value of £70,000 and will be managed electronically via Public Contracts Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in environmental consultancy, waste management, and plastic reprocessing technologies. Companies with experience in conducting research and developing sustainable waste management strategies are ideally positioned to take advantage of this contract. Engaging with Zero Waste Scotland could provide a platform for growth in the public sector while contributing to environmental objectives in Scotland. Given the long duration of the contract period, there is potential for continued collaboration and future renewals, allowing sustained business integration and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of research into plastic collection and reprocessing opportunities

Notice Description

Zero Waste Scotland invites you to tender for the provision of services to investigate opportunities for collecting a wider range of plastics from Scottish local authorities by assessing options for reprocessing and availability of end markets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Zero Waste Scotland invites you to tender for the provision of services to investigate opportunities for collecting a wider range of plastics from Scottish local authorities by assessing options for reprocessing and availability of end markets.. Please see documents on PCS-Tender

Renewal: 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837521
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560289
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 20262 months 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
ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 1QZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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