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title: "Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers"
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# Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051d2e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers" framework has been conducted by Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body serving all 32 local authorities in Scotland as well as other associated members. The framework is designed to cover a range of waste management equipment, including recycle and refuse containers such as two-wheeled bins, larger waste containers, kerbside boxes, kitchen caddies, and various types of sacks and liners. The procurement has reached the award stage, with key contracts awarded as of 23rd March 2026. The industry category focuses on waste and rubbish containers and involves multiple delivery locations throughout Scotland. The procurement method used is an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding across the sector.

This tender provides significant opportunities for suppliers in the waste management industry to expand their market presence within Scotland. With the framework facilitating access to a wide network of councils and other large public sector bodies, companies specialising in recycling containers and related equipment could see substantial business growth. Suppliers capable of meeting technical, economic, and environmental specifications, and those offering competitive pricing strategies, are particularly well-suited to compete in this framework. The contract also supports SMEs, as several successful bids have been awarded to smaller businesses, creating an inclusive environment for enterprises at various scales. The procurement process also highlights the inclusion of community benefits, aiming to generate positive social impacts that align with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.

## Notice

This is in relation to the renewal framework for the Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers, for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate members. This framework will incorporate various container types, such as, but not limited to, 2 wheeled bins, wheeled and non-wheeled containers over 500L, kerbside boxes, kitchen caddy's, sacks and liners and subsequent refurbishment of containers.

### Lot Information

2 Wheeled Bins

Lot 1 is for the supply and delivery of various sized 2 wheeled container bins. This includes, but not limited to the supply of HDPE wheeled plastic bins and parts, printing and associated accessories to depots and/or households within Scotland. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Waste Containers over 500L

Lot 2 is for the supply and delivery of various sized waste containers over 500 Litres. This includes, but not limited to the supply of HDPE and galvanised steel bins/containers, bottle banks and other large waste containers, parts, printing and associated accessories to depots within Scotland. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Kerbside Boxes and Reusable Sacks

Lot 3 is for supply and delivery of various sized kerbside boxes and reusable sacks. This includes, but not limited to the supply of kerbside boxes and reusable sacks and associated printing and accessories to depots within Scotland. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Kitchen Waste

Lot 4 is for supply and delivery of various sized kitchen waste containers. This includes, but not limited to the supply of waste containers and associated printing and accessories to depots within Scotland. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Urban Waste

Lot 5 is for supply and delivery of various sized urban waste containers. This includes, but not limited to the supply of urban waste containers, pole mounted bins, free standing bins, dog waste bins, novelty bins, multiple bin container housings and associated printing and accessories to depots within Scotland. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Sacks and Liners

Lot 6 is for supply and delivery of various sized compostable sacks and liners, virgin and recycled sacks and liners, with associated printing options to depots within Scotland. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Compostable Sacks and Liners

Lot 7 is anticipated to be for supply and delivery of various sized compostable sacks and liners, with associated printing options to depots within Scotland. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Refurbishment of Bins

Lot 8 is anticipated to be for the refurbishment of bins of varying type, condition and used for various council related services. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043984-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTLAND EXCEL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1AR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 19 |
| Supplier names | BROXAP; CONTENUR; CRAEMER; CROMWELL POLYTHENE; EGBERT H TAYLOR; ESE WORLD; IPL PLASTICS (UK; J & HM DICKSON; LEAFIELD ENVIRONMENTAL; OPALION; ORWAK EASI; RIDLEY RECYCLING; SAI-PAC; SPHERE CONSUMER PRODUCTS; SSI SCHAEFER PLASTICS; STORM ENVIRONMENTAL; THE COMPOST BAG; WEIR & CARMICHAEL; WYBONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 18930000 - Sacks and bags
- 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags
- 30216130 - Barcode readers
- 34928400 - Urban furniture
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 39224340 - Bins
- 39713300 - Rubbish compactors
- 42914000 - Recycling equipment
- 44613600 - Wheeled containers
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043984-2026
- 23 Sep 2025 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058828-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 11:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024663-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Documents/Landlord%20Register.pdf
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797062
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805279
- https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-members
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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