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title: "Kerbside Fibres & Mixed Containers (Dumfries & Castle Douglas)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06af0d"
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published: "2026-06-05"
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# Kerbside Fibres & Mixed Containers (Dumfries & Castle Douglas)

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06af0d

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking bids for the provision of kerbside collection and treatment services for mixed fibres and containers, specifically targeting Dumfries & Castle Douglas regions. The procurement, classified under the services industry and specifically related to refuse and waste services, supports community benefits and economic growth. The tender is currently at the active stage and was initiated on 5th June 2026. Businesses are encouraged to submit their electronic proposals by the deadline on 8th July 2026. This open procedure allows bidders to submit tenders for one or both of the contractual lots without penalty, over an initial period of 2.5 years with an optional one-year extension. The procurement method involves electronic submissions with a quality and price evaluation ratio of 40:60, opening pathways for successful engagement in refuse recycling and management services.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for licensed service providers specializing in recycling and waste management. Businesses with capabilities in handling non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment, backed by appropriate licenses such as the Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Permit or Waste Management Licence, are well-positioned to compete. The structured lots offer flexibility to cater to specific recycling needs, ensuring efficient resource allocation for service providers. Companies looking to expand their operations in the Dumfries and Galloway region or those seeking to enhance their portfolio within public sector contracts will find this tender particularly advantageous. Participation in this contract not only contributes to business growth but also aligns with community benefit initiatives, fostering a sustainable operational model.

## Notice

The Council are seeking offers from suitably licenced service providers to receive, treat and/or dispose of a number of resource streams with a view to managing them in accordance with the waste hierarchy. The contract requirements are split into two waste streams over two separate lots as detailed within 'Kerbside Fibres & Mixed Containers Specification' within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and shown below. The contract(s) will be awarded on lot basis, with the Tenderer being able to bid for one, any or all of the lots without penalty. 1 - Fibres (mixed paper, card & cardboard) (Dumfries & Castle Douglas) 2 - Containers (metals, plastics & cartons) (Dumfries & Castle Douglas)

### Lot Information

Fibres (mixed paper, card & cardboard) (Dumfries & Castle Douglas)

This resource stream consists of all paper fibres collected at the kerbside in DGC's "Paper, Card and Cardboard" blue bins in the Nithsdale and Stewartry operational areas of Dumfries and Galloway and in skips from the HWRCs in these areas. This material is offered loose (i.e., not baled). This Lot will be collected by the winning bidder in their own (or a suitably qualified sub-contractor's) walking floor articulated vehicle, or another suitable vehicle type as agreed. (EWC 20 01 01)

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial 2.5 year period with an option to extend for a further 12-month period.

Containers (metals, plastics & cartons) (Dumfries & Castle Douglas)

This resource stream consists of all the containers dry recyclate stream (i.e., food & drink cans; plastic bottles, pots, tubs & trays; and food & drink cartons (aka 'Tetra-Paks')) collected at the kerbside in DGC's "Metals, Plastics and Cartons" red bins in the Nithsdale and Stewartry operational areas of Dumfries and Galloway and in skips from the HWRCs in these areas. This material is offered loose (i.e., not baled). This Lot will be collected by the winning bidder in their own (or a suitably qualified sub-contractor's) walking floor articulated vehicle, or another suitable vehicle type as agreed. (EWC 15 01 06)

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial 2.5 year period with an option to extend for a further 12-month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053482-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | On expiry of the contract term (intent for initial contract term is 2.5 years) and any exercised extensions. |

## 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 | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## 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
- 90513100 - Household-refuse disposal services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053482-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833986
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:191115-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219

## Provenance

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