---
title: "Container Shipment of Waste to Shetland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a6d0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2021-04-16"
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# Container Shipment of Waste to Shetland

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a6d0

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council is soliciting tenders for the "Container Shipment of Waste to Shetland", a contract related to the refuse and waste services industry. This procurement process is currently marked as complete and was initiated under an open procedure. The procurement covers services related to the shipment of waste materials from Orkney to Shetland, with an active contract value of £1,951,571. The official date of contract signing was 2nd February 2021, and the delivery locations include the Orkney Islands and the Shetland Islands. Bidders were informed that late tenders would not be considered and all inquiries needed to be directed through the designated Questions and Answers section of the contract advertisement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in waste management, logistics, or refuse transport services. Companies equipped with the capability to deliver waste transportation solutions, particularly those engaged in environmental services or offering standard ISO 20ft containers, would be well-positioned to compete. With the contract being awarded recently, firms looking to expand their footprint in the recycling and waste management sector may find avenues for growth and collaboration with regional authorities like Orkney Islands Council.

## Notice

The provision of shipment of waste materials and provision of standard ISO 20ft containers for the shipment of the majority of waste materials from Orkney to Shetland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of shipment of waste materials and provision of standard ISO 20ft containers for the shipment of the majority of waste materials from Orkney to Shetland. The provider will receive and exchange ISO 20ft containers on and off OIC vehicles in Orkney and transfer full waste containers for disposal or recover to waste management facilities located on the Shetland Islands.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008031-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,951,571 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHWARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90512000 - Refuse transport services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2021 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008031-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:492107-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kirkwall-sheriff-court

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