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title: "P-3276 Collection and Disposal of Scrap Metal - Skips"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a124"
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# P-3276 Collection and Disposal of Scrap Metal - Skips

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a124

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Translink, a public undertaking organisation located in Belfast, United Kingdom, involves the "P-3276 Collection and Disposal of Scrap Metal - Skips" contract. This project, falling under the services industry category, specifically pertains to refuse disposal and recycling services. The procurement went through an open competition below the threshold and reached the award stage on 1st December 2025, with the contract already signed on 28th November 2025. The main procurement category is services, with the contract being active from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2031, featuring an optional 24-month extension contingent on performance and value for money. The project is designed to generate income for Translink through the sale of recycled materials, with the awarded value being an estimated £315,000 over the initial contract term.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the recycling and waste management sectors, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Thomas Hamill & Sons, an SME awarded the contract. Companies capable of delivering refuse collection, transport, and non-hazardous waste treatment would be particularly suited to such engagements. The procurement method required responses to be submitted via the eTendersNI portal, favouring businesses familiar with digital tender submissions and Northern Irish devolved regulations. This provides businesses the chance to enter or expand their presence in the public utilities sector by aligning with Translink's sustainable initiatives in waste management and recycling.

## Notice

Provision of a collection and disposal service for Translink's scrap metal skips. This will include recycle ferrous metal and non-ferrous metals: old rolled aluminium, No 2 old steel scrap, 7b turnings, and train wheels. This will be an initial 5-year contract with possible further extensions for up to 2 years (24 months). This contract will be an income-generating contract for Translink. Figures quoted are the estimated income Translink will receive from the supplier over the length of the contract term.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possible extension(s) for any period up to and including 24 Months commencing from the Initial Contract Period Expiry Date, dependent on good contract performance and value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078399-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £315,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSLINK |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7LX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMAS HAMILL & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment
- 90511000 - Refuse collection services
- 90512000 - Refuse transport services
- 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 10:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078399-2025
- 24 Sep 2025 at 13:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059288-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078399-2025
  1st December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059288-2025
  24th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thomashamillandsons.com
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.translink.co.uk/

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