--- title: "Waste Management Services following expiry of the Council's Public Private Partnership (PPP) Arrangements" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054672" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054672" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054672.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054672.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-15" --- # Waste Management Services following expiry of the Council's Public Private Partnership (PPP) Arrangements Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054672 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054672) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054672.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council is seeking tenders for Waste Management Services, focusing on refuse and waste-related services across regions including Oban, Lorn, Mid Argyll, Kintyre, Bute, and Cowal. This tender arises as the Council's current Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements are due to expire by September 2026. At this stage, the procurement process is in the 'tenderUpdate' phase, with a focus on services that will continue the existing waste management services while the Council evaluates long-term contractual possibilities. Key deadlines include the submission of tenders by 21 November 2025, with electronic submissions allowed via the given portal. The procurement process employs an open procedure method, ensuring widespread participation and transparency. This procurement exercise presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the recycling and waste management sectors. Companies that specialise in non-hazardous refuse treatment, waste-tip management, and recycling services will find this an advantageous opportunity. It is well-suited for enterprises capable of managing infrastructure related to Waste Transfer Stations (WTS), Recycling Centres (RC), and Recycling Deposit Points (RDP). The contract offers potential growth through the provision of continued services, potentially extending for two more years beyond the initial term based on performance. The inclusion of community benefits within the tender also highlights Argyll and Bute Council's commitment to contributing positively to the regional community, offering added value beyond the immediate business opportunities. ## Notice The Council is currently party to a PPP Contract, with services provided by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). The PPP Contract includes infrastructure and requirements associated with mechanical biological treatment (MBT) (which will have been adapted to become WTSs prior to the commencement of this Contract), Waste Transfer Stations (WTS Sites), Recycling Centres (RC Sites), Recycling Deposit Points (RDPs) and management of Landfill Sites. The PPP Contract, which covers Oban and Lorn together with the inner islands, Mid Argyll and Kintyre, Bute and Cowal expires at the end of September 3rd, 2026. In the short-term, the Council has a requirement to procure continued provision of services within the 'Contract Area' whilst further consideration is given to the preferred longer-term service configuration and delivery model. The Services required under this Contract are detailed within Schedule Part 4 - Services Specification and further information provided in the Specification Appendices (1-5). ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council is currently party to a PPP Contract, with services provided by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). The PPP Contract includes infrastructure and requirements associated with mechanical biological treatment (MBT) (which will have been adapted to become WTSs prior to the commencement of this Contract), Waste Transfer Stations (WTS Sites), Recycling Centres (RC Sites), Recycling Deposit Points (RDPs) and management of Landfill Sites. The PPP Contract, which covers Oban and Lorn together with the inner islands, Mid Argyll and Kintyre, Bute and Cowal expires at the end of September 3rd, 2026. In the short-term, the Council has a requirement to procure continued provision of services within the 'Contract Area' whilst further consideration is given to the preferred longer-term service configuration and delivery model. The Services required under this Contract are detailed within Schedule Part 4 - Services Specification and further information provided in the Specification Appendices (1-5). Renewal: The Contract may be extended for up to two additional one-year periods at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract and product discussions with the successful Tenderer. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065669-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 29 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | In line with the end date of this contract | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services - 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services - 90514000 - Refuse recycling services - 90533000 - Waste-tip management services ## Release History - 15 Oct 2025 at 14:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065669-2025 - 22 Sep 2025 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058579-2025 - 11 Jun 2025 at 09:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031431-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810754 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=810754 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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