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title: "Design & Installation of New MRF Equipment"
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buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Design & Installation of New MRF Equipment

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eb33

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## Summary

East Ayrshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the design and installation of new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) equipment, aimed at maximising recycling efficiency and meeting legislative changes. This procurement, under the "Design & Installation of New MRF Equipment" scheme outlines two primary lots: installation of new conveyor sorting equipment and a new paper/cardboard auto feed baler, both situated within Western Road, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. The tender process commenced with expressions of interest due by 9 January 2026, followed by tender submissions by 12 January 2026. The procurement utilised an open procedure, inviting suppliers through electronic submissions, ultimately leading to contract awards signed on 25 March 2026. Key suppliers CWS Engineering and Blue Machinery (Scotland) Ltd have been selected for Lot 1 and Lot 2 respectively, signifying the final award stage.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities within the recycling equipment industry, notably for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in engineering and machinery supply. Businesses focusing on high-quality conveyor, sorting, and compacting equipment can leverage this procurement to establish or enhance market presence in regional municipal projects. The competition was structured to ensure equal emphasis on quality and price, providing a balanced opportunity for businesses with strong technical capabilities and competitive pricing strategies. As the procurement involves significant annual throughput of materials in recycling operations, firms with expertise in efficiency optimisation and legislative compliance stand to benefit, potentially fostering innovation and leadership in sustainable practices.

## Notice

Design, install and commission new MRF Equipment within existing MRF building to maximise efficiency to increase recycling targets and meet legislative changes.

### Lot Information

Lot 2 - Installation of New Paper/Cardboard Auto Feed Baler

Supply and install new auto feed baler to permit receipt of approximately 5,000 tonnes of mixed paper and cardboard per annum at a throughout of minimum 4 tonnes per hour, located within the council's MRF building at Western Road, Kilmarnock.

Lot 1 - Design, Install & Commission New Conveyor Sorting Equipment

Design, install and commission new materials recovery facility equipment for plastic and cans within the existing MRF building at Western Road, Kilmarnock which will receive approximately 4,000 tonnes of mixed plastics and aluminium/steel cans per annum for separation and baling together with the ability to extract film.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028849-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,944,000 |

## 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 | BLUE MACHINERY (SCOTLAND; CWS ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 30132000 - Sorting equipment
- 42417300 - Conveyor equipment
- 42914000 - Recycling equipment
- 43315000 - Compacting machinery

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 07:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028849-2026
- 10 Dec 2025 at 11:12 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081381-2025
- 28 Nov 2025 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078153-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815919
- 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

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