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title: "Treatment of Post-Consumer Recyclates"
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# Treatment of Post-Consumer Recyclates

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d030

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## Summary

The North Ayrshire Council has awarded contracts for the treatment of post-consumer recyclates in the North Ayrshire area. The tender, titled "Treatment of Post-Consumer Recyclates," falls under the industry category of refuse recycling services. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with contracts worth 662,643 GBP per annum for Lot 2, signed with suppliers like Levenseat Ltd. The contract commences on 1st October 2023, with extensions possible for up to 36 months.

This tender by the North Ayrshire Council offers opportunities for businesses focusing on refuse recycling services to compete for contracts based on quality and price criteria. The Council's procurement method involved an open procedure with a framework agreement, giving suppliers flexibility in pricing options. Businesses interested in waste treatment services, particularly in plastic, cartons, and glass, are well-suited to participate and potentially grow their operations through this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council seek bids for the treatment of post-consumer recyclates collected in the North Ayrshire area. The requirement is split in to the following Lots: - Lot 1 - Treatment of post-consumer mixed papers and cardboard - Lot 2 - Treatment of post-consumer mixed plastics, cartons, cans and glass - Lot 3 - Treatment of post-consumer comingled dry recyclable waste - Lot 4 - Treatment of all streams The Council reserves the right to award any combination of Lots and Pricing Options. Lot 4 (All Streams) will only be awarded where the Council identifies this as Best Value overall. In this circumstance, the Council reserves the right not to make any award under Lots 1, 2 and/or 3. Bids can be submitted on the basis of two pricing options; Pricing Option 1 - Uplift recyclate from Council Delivery Point - Council will operate bulking facility and load Supplier's vehicles who will collect and transport recyclate from Shewalton Waste Transfer Station to a suitably licensed Treatment Facility for processing. Pricing Option 2 - Direct tip at Supplier's Delivery Point - The Supplier is required to make available a Delivery Point to accept recyclate within: a) the Council Area Boundary or; b) a maximum of 15 miles from the Council's Delivery Point (KA11 5DF) The tonnages provided give an indication of the likely tonnages from the Council, however tonnages are likely to vary over the duration of the contract. As such, no minimum tonnage guarantee or commitment to the level of tonnage can be given. The contract will be let under North Ayrshire Council's Terms and Conditions 2 (NAC TC2) Conditions of Contract for the Purchase of Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Treatment of Mixed Papers and Cardboard

Lot 1 includes the treatment of post-consumer mixed papers and cardboard (estimated 5,400 tonnes). This material stream will consist of newspapers, magazines, card from packaging, papers, shredded paper, cardboard, phone books, brochures and other paper derived materials. The tonnages provided give an indication of the likely tonnages from the Council, however tonnages are likely to vary over the duration of the contract. As such, no minimum tonnage guarantee or commitment to the level of tonnage can be given. Additional information: The Council reserves the right to award any combination of Lots and Pricing Options. Lot 4 (All Streams) will only be awarded where the Council identifies this as Best Value overall. In this circumstance, the Council reserves the right not to make any award under Lots 1, 2 and/or 3.

Renewal: The contract for the paper and card material stream will commence on 1st December 2023 until 30th September 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further 36 months thereafter.

Lot 2 - Treatment of Post-Consumer Mixed Plastics, Cartons, Cans and Glass

Lot 2 includes the treatment of post-consumer mixed plastics, cartons, cans and glass (estimated 7,300 tonnes). This material stream will consist of mixed plastic (bottles, containers, tubs, trays and pots, film) cartons, metal cans and glass bottles and jars. The tonnages provided give an indication of the likely tonnages from the Council, however tonnages are likely to vary over the duration of the contract. As such, no minimum tonnage guarantee or commitment to the level of tonnage can be given. Additional information: The Council reserves the right to award any combination of Lots and Pricing Options. Lot 4 (All Streams) will only be awarded where the Council identifies this as Best Value overall. In this circumstance, the Council reserves the right not to make any award under Lots 1, 2 and/or 3.

Renewal: The contract for the mixed plastics, cartons, cans and glass material stream will commence on 1st October 2023 until 30th September 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further 36 months thereafter.

Lot 3 - Treatment of Post-Consumer Comingled Dry Recyclable Waste

Lot 3 includes the treatment of post-consumer comingled dry recyclable waste (estimated 1,500 tonnes). This material stream will consist of mixed plastic (bottles, containers, tubs, trays and pots, film), cartons, metal cans and glass bottles and jars. newspapers, magazines, card from packaging, papers, shredded paper, cardboard, phone books, brochures and other paper derived materials. The tonnages provided give an indication of the likely tonnages from the Council, however tonnages are likely to vary over the duration of the contract. As such, no minimum tonnage guarantee or commitment to the level of tonnage can be given. Additional information: The Council reserves the right to award any combination of Lots and Pricing Options. Lot 4 (All Streams) will only be awarded where the Council identifies this as Best Value overall. In this circumstance, the Council reserves the right not to make any award under Lots 1, 2 and/or 3.

Renewal: The contract for the comingled dry recyclable waste stream will commence on 1st October 2023 until 30th September 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further 36 months thereafter.

Lot 4 - Treatment of All Streams

Lot 4 includes the treatment of all material streams (see estimated tonnages under Lots 1-3). This material stream will consist of all the materials identified under Lots 1-3. The Council reserves the right to award any combination of Lots and Pricing Options. Lot 4 (All Streams) will only be awarded where the Council identifies this as Best Value overall. In this circumstance, the Council reserves the right not to make any award under Lots 1, 2 and/or 3. Additional information: The Council reserves the right to award any combination of Lots and Pricing Options. Lot 4 (All Streams) will only be awarded where the Council identifies this as Best Value overall. In this circumstance, the Council reserves the right not to make any award under Lots 1, 2 and/or 3.

Renewal: The contract for the treatment of post-consumer recyclates (all streams) will commence on 1st October 2023 until 30th September 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The paper and card stream will commence on 1st December 2023 until 30th September 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further 36 months thereafter.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029005-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | May/June 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £938,898 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £947,962 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | LEVENSEAT; LOWMAC ALLOYS; REGEN WASTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2023 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029005-2023
- 30 May 2023 at 10:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015238-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731627
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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