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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 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Zero Waste Scotland Ltd is seeking research and consultancy services on plastic collection and reprocessing opportunities. The work will investigate how Scottish local authorities could collect a wider range of plastics, assess available reprocessing options and examine the availability of end markets for recycled materials. This is an environmental research and market assessment assignment, rather than a supply or construction contract. The work is intended to support decisions about expanding plastic collection across Scotland and understanding whether suitable processing and commercial outlets exist. Delivery is across Scotland, with the buyer based in Stirling. The requirement is classified as research and experimental development consultancy services (CPV 73210000).

The procurement reached tender: Zero Waste Scotland invited offers through an open procedure. It is a single-lot services requirement with an estimated value of £70,000. The contract period is 270 days, with an option to renew for a further 12 months. The deadline for tender submissions was 27 August 2026 at 14:00 UTC, with bid opening at the same time; bids were required to remain valid for 270 days. Submissions were electronic and had to be in English, and variants were not allowed. The stated selection basis is supplier suitability, with the detailed requirements set out in the tender documents. The opportunity is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This opportunity suits research consultancies, recycling and plastics specialists, environmental advisers and market intelligence firms able to combine technical analysis with practical knowledge of local-authority waste services. Strong applicants will understand plastic collection systems, sorting and reprocessing routes, the economics and availability of end markets, and the constraints affecting Scottish local authorities. The work calls for staff names and professional qualifications, so bidders should be able to put forward a suitably qualified project team and demonstrate relevant expertise. It is well suited to suppliers with experience in waste policy, resource management, plastics markets, recycling infrastructure or commercial feasibility studies, particularly those able to turn evidence into clear recommendations for public-sector decision-makers.

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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
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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2026Expired
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
Postcode Area
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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