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title: "Waste Transfer Station and Haulage Operations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e9e9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
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# Waste Transfer Station and Haulage Operations

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e9e9

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Waste Transfer Station and Haulage Operations" was initiated by East Lothian Council, a regional authority based in Haddington, East Lothian. This completed procurement relates to the services industry category, specifically refuse and waste-related services, with operations centred around the Kinwegar Depot & Transfer Station. The aim was to bulk, haul, and transfer approximately 70,000 tonnes of waste per annum to a licensed facility. This process followed the open procurement method and was part of an open procedure under legal framework CELEX:32014L0024. The award was made to FCC Environment (UK) Limited, with the contract valued at GBP 4,172,200 and signed on 30th June 2025.

This tender presents robust business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in waste management and logistic solutions. With a keen emphasis on quality and price (60% quality and 40% price in award criteria), businesses adept in providing flexible, high-quality waste services could substantially benefit. The project also encourages the introduction and implementation of community benefits, fostering local engagement. Companies possessing strong environmental management practices and comprehensive insurance coverage will be well-positioned to compete in future related tenders issued by East Lothian Council, particularly those with the capability to provide large-scale, efficient waste management solutions. Furthermore, the contract duration and potential renewal options offer extended engagement, facilitating long-term strategic growth.

## Notice

East Lothian Council is looking for a suitable qualified operator to provide a flexible and continuously improving waste management Service with the principal aims of facilitating the bulking, haulage and transfer of approximately 70,000 tonnes per annum of mixed municipal waste and a range of separately collected waste materials from Kinwegar Depot & Transfer Station, A199 Haddington Road, Wallyford, East Lothian, EH21 8JU ("Transfer Station") to a Licensed Waste Management Facility or other destination as directed by the Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council is looking for a suitable qualified operator to provide a flexible and continuously improving waste management Service with the principal aims of facilitating the bulking, haulage and transfer of approximately 70,000 tonnes per annum of mixed municipal waste and a range of separately collected waste materials from Kinwegar Depot & Transfer Station, A199 Haddington Road, Wallyford, East Lothian, EH21 8JU ("Transfer Station") to a Licensed Waste Management Facility or other destination as directed by the Council.

Renewal: 1 + 1 + 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045231-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,172,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FCC ENVIRONMENT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90512000 - Refuse transport services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045231-2025
- 5 Mar 2025 at 16:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008108-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791595
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00181
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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