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Provision of West Ardnamurchan Refuse & Recycling Collections

The Highland Council

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16 Oct 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Highland Council is seeking a contractor to provide refuse and recycling collection services in West Ardnamurchan. The work also includes facilitating the operation of the Kilchoan Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station. This is a waste collection and recycling services requirement, covering both regular collections and support for local waste facilities. The services are to be delivered in West Ardnamurchan, including at the Kilchoan facilities. Suppliers whose operations can cover this area and who can manage both collections and the running of waste sites may find the scope relevant. The requirement is intended to deliver environmental, social and economic benefits alongside the waste services, including outcomes that support inclusive growth, the local economy and the environment.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic bid submission. The contract is due to run from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030, with a possible 12-month renewal. Bids were due by 16 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC; the bid opening was scheduled for the same time. Evaluation is weighted 60% on price and 40% on quality. The procurement is arranged as a single lot, and variant bids are not allowed. Bidders must provide general and relevant business-area turnover for the previous three financial years. The stated insurance requirements are £10 million each for employers’ liability and public liability, and £20 million for third-party motor vehicle liability. The contract value is not included in the stated terms.

This requirement is suited to waste and recycling operators able to deliver collection services in West Ardnamurchan and support the operation of a household recycling centre and waste transfer station. Bidders must provide two relevant examples of services delivered in the past three years, demonstrating applicable experience. The contractor must ensure drivers hold full, valid driving licences and, where applicable, the required Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC). The buyer also requires turnover information covering the bidder’s overall business and the relevant service area, and will assess bidders’ credit ratings. Staff names and qualifications must be provided. Suppliers should be able to meet the specified insurance requirements and sustain the service over a multi-year contract, with the possibility of an extension. Community benefits, including environmental, social and economic outcomes, form part of the requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of West Ardnamurchan Refuse & Recycling Collections

Notice Description

The Highland Council requires a contractor to operate refuse and recycling collections in West Ardnamurchan and facilitate the running of the Kilchoan Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highland Council requires a contractor to operate refuse and recycling collections in West Ardnamurchan and facilitate the running of the Kilchoan Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station.

Renewal: 12 MONTHS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000845866
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566801
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
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
The Highland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Postcode Area
Inverness
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

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