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title: "Recycling of Aluminium & Steel Cans"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b638"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-27"
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# Recycling of Aluminium & Steel Cans

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b638

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## Summary

East Ayrshire Council recently completed the procurement process for the recycling of aluminium and steel cans under the title "Recycling of Aluminium & Steel Cans." This procurement falls under the industry category of refuse recycling services and the location for the delivery is East Ayrshire, specifically region UKM93. The procurement followed an open procedure, facilitating electronic submissions, and allowed for electronic invoicing and payment. Key dates included the expression of interest deadline of 13 December 2024 and tender return deadline of 16 December 2024. The contract was awarded to LOWMAC ALLOYS, with contracts signed on 18 March 2025, each valued at £500,000. This procurement process is completed, with the award status marked as active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in recycling services, especially those capable of handling and processing aluminium and steel cans. SMEs focused on environmental sustainability and efficient recycling practices would find this contract highly beneficial for business growth. The high emphasis on quality criteria, such as service methodology and sustainability, alongside a significant weight on price (70%), indicates a lucrative opportunity for competitively priced, innovative service providers. Companies specialising in sustainable waste management and recycling services stand to gain from participating in such tenders with local authorities like East Ayrshire Council, contributing to a greener economy and expanding their market reach.

## Notice

Recycling of Aluminium and Steel Cans

### Lot Information

Aluminium Products Recycling

East Ayrshire Council requires a contract with a Service Provider who will 'buy' from the council previously collected aluminium products for recycling.

Renewal: 2 one-year extension options

Steel Can Recycling

East Ayrshire Council requires a contract with a Service Provider who will 'buy' from the council previously collected steel cans for recycling.

Renewal: 2 one-year extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011530-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2, 3 or 4 years depending on extension options |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOWMAC ALLOYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011530-2025
- 16 Dec 2024 at 11:42 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040415-2024
- 13 Nov 2024 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036755-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782743
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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