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title: "Sale of Scrap Metals & Automotive Batteries"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eea0"
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buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-09"
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# Sale of Scrap Metals & Automotive Batteries

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eea0

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Sale of Scrap Metals & Automotive Batteries" conducted by East Ayrshire Council focuses on refuse and waste-related services within the East Ayrshire region. This process falls under the services industry category and involves establishing a framework agreement with service providers for the collection and recycling of materials such as HWRC scrap metals, housing stock scrap metals, and automotive batteries. The procurement method was open, using an open procedure, and reached the award stage with active contracts. Key deadlines included the expression of interest by 14 April 2025 and tender submissions by 17 April 2025, with awards signed on 27 May 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in waste management and recycling services. With an open framework agreement, entities specialising in recycling and resource recovery can secure substantial contracts with East Ayrshire Council, as evidenced by contracts awarded to SMEs like Lowmac Alloys Ltd and WRC Recycling Limited. Companies with capabilities in service delivery innovation, sustainable practices, and competitive pricing stand to benefit. It's an ideal opportunity for businesses poised to handle large quantities of recycling while adhering to stringent quality and sustainability criteria set by the council.

## Notice

The Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with several Service Providers who will 'buy' and collect from the Council, previously collected and segregated materials for recycling. The materials are broken down into 3 separate Lots: HWRC Scrap Metals, Housing Stock Scrap Metals and Automotive Batteries.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Sale of HWRC Scrap Metals

Collect, process and recycle HWRC Scrap Metals.

Renewal: 2 x one-year extension options

Lot 2 - Sale of Housing Stock Scrap Metals

Collect, process and recycle Housing Stock Scrap Metals.

Renewal: 2 x one-year extension options

Lot 3 - Sale of Automotive Batteries

Collect, process and recycle Automotive Batteries.

Renewal: 2 x one-year extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030946-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2, 3 or 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £440,000 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | LOWMAC ALLOYS; WRC RECYCLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2025 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030946-2025
- 18 Mar 2025 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009977-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792937
- 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

## Provenance

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