Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Islands of Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre

Orkney Islands Council

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02 Nov 2026 at 00:00

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01 Oct 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council is seeking contractors to provide kerbside waste collection and associated services for domestic and commercial customers on Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, and the islands of Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre. Services include weekly collection of residual waste from households, businesses and litter bins; scheduled collections of bulky items; and supplying and delivering consumables needed for the service and customer participation. The procurement is divided into seven island-based lots, so suppliers can focus on individual islands or bid for several. This is a waste collection and removal service (CPV 90511200), with delivery across the named islands in the Orkney Islands.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The submission deadline was amended to 9 November 2026 at 12:00, with tender opening scheduled for 14:00 that day. The overall estimated value is £1,068,006. Lot values are: Sanday £219,745; Stronsay £149,584; Westray £198,291; North Ronaldsay £133,375; Papa Westray £133,375; Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre £151,237; and Eday £82,397. Each lot is described as a five-year contract, with a three-year initial term and two optional 12-month extensions. The stated start dates are 20 December 2026 for Sanday, Stronsay, Westray, North Ronaldsay and Papa Westray; 1 January 2027 for Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre; and 24 January 2027 for Eday. Price carries 70% of the evaluation; quality is assessed through a method statement (24%) on most lots, or contract management (3%) for Papa Westray.

This opportunity is suited to waste operators able to organise reliable, recurring kerbside collections across small, dispersed island communities. Relevant experience would include collecting residual waste from domestic and commercial premises and litter bins, arranging scheduled bulky-waste pickups, and supplying and delivering consumables to support collection services and customer participation. Suppliers will need the operational capacity to serve the island or islands they bid for and to manage the practical demands of delivery across the Orkney Islands. The seven-lot structure allows a business to target one island or combine bids across multiple lots; bidders may bid for any number of lots, with no restriction on which lots can be combined. Offers are assessed on price and quality, so suppliers should be ready to demonstrate a credible service method or, for Papa Westray, contract management arrangements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Islands of Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirement under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands of Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre within the Orkney Island Group.

Lot Information

Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Island of Sanday

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirement under the Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands. The Contractor will be required to provide "kerbside" collections, including the delivery of associated consumables to service users, and other services for the Island of Sanday. In summary these services to comprise of the provision of weekly 'kerbside' domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of 'bulky' waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.. The new contract will be for a five year duration commencing 20 December 2026 with an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 5 year duration.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month options to extend which will be at the discretion of the Council.

Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Island of Stronsay

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirement under the Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands. The Contractor will be required to provide "kerbside" collections, including the delivery of associated consumables to service users, and other services for the Island of Stronsay. In summary these services to comprise of the provision of weekly 'kerbside' domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of 'bulky' waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.. The new contract will be for a five year duration commencing 20 December 2026 with an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 5 year duration.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month options to extend which will be at the discretion of the Council.

Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Island of Westray

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirement under the Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands. The Contractor will be required to provide "kerbside" collections, including the delivery of associated consumables to service users, and other services for the Island of Westray. In summary these services to comprise of the provision of weekly 'kerbside' domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of 'bulky' waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.. The new contract will be for a five year duration commencing 20 December 2026 with an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 5 year duration.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month options to extend which will be at the discretion of the Council.

Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Island of North Ronaldsay

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirement under the Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands. The Contractor will be required to provide "kerbside" collections, including the delivery of associated consumables to service users, and other services for the Island of North Ronaldsay. In summary these services to comprise of the provision of weekly 'kerbside' domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of 'bulky' waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.. The new contract will be for a five year duration commencing 20 December 2026 with an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 5 year duration.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month options to extend which will be at the discretion of the Council.

Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Island of Papa Westray

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirement under the Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands. The Contractor will be required to provide "kerbside" collections, including the delivery of associated consumables to service users, and other services for the Island of Papa Westray. In summary these services to comprise of the provision of weekly 'kerbside' domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of 'bulky' waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.. The new contract will be for a five year duration commencing 20 December 2026 with an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 5 year duration.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month options to extend which will be at the discretion of the Council.

Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Islands of Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirement under the Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands. The Contractor will be required to provide "kerbside" collections, including the delivery of associated consumables to service users, and other services for the Islands of Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre. In summary these services to comprise of the provision of weekly 'kerbside' domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of 'bulky' waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.. The new contract will be for a five year duration commencing 1 January 2027 with an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 5 year duration.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month options to extend which will be at the discretion of the Council.

Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Island of Eday

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirement under the Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands. The Contractor will be required to provide "kerbside" collections, including the delivery of associated consumables to service users, and other services for the Island of Eday. In summary these services to comprise of the provision of weekly 'kerbside' domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of 'bulky' waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.. The new contract will be for a five year duration commencing 24 January 2027 with an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 5 year duration.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month options to extend which will be at the discretion of the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000844282
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV567833
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90511000 - Refuse collection services

90511200 - Household-refuse collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,068,006 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,068,004 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July / August 2031

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565659
    Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Islands of Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre - Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirement under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands of Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre within the Orkney Island Group.

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