--- title: "Provision of West Ardnamurchan Refuse & Recycling Collections" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078952" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-078952" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078952.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078952.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "The Highland Council" published: "2026-10-16" --- # Provision of West Ardnamurchan Refuse & Recycling Collections Buyer: The Highland Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078952 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-078952) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078952.json) ## Summary The Highland Council is seeking a contractor to provide refuse and recycling collections across West Ardnamurchan, and to facilitate the operation of the Kilchoan Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station. This is a waste collection and related services contract, covering both household collections and the running of local waste facilities. The delivery area is West Ardnamurchan, including Kilchoan. The requirement is intended to provide refuse and recycling services while supporting wider environmental, social and economic outcomes, including inclusive growth benefiting the local economy and community. The work combines regular collection operations with responsibility for facilitating the two named waste-management sites. The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The procurement is for one lot. The submission deadline set was 16 November 2026 at 12:00, with the award period beginning at that time. The contract period runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030, with a possible 12-month renewal. Evaluation is weighted 60% on price and 40% on quality. Bidders must provide general and relevant business-area turnover for the previous three financial years; the Council will assess credit ratings and may reject bids with high or very high risk. Suppliers must hold or arrange employers’ and public liability insurance of at least £10 million per claim, and third-party motor liability insurance of at least £20 million per claim. Bids must be in English; variants are not allowed. This opportunity suits waste and recycling operators able to run collection services across West Ardnamurchan and facilitate a household recycling centre and waste transfer station. Relevant experience is important: bidders must provide two examples of comparable services delivered during the previous three years. Suppliers need sufficient financial standing and must demonstrate turnover both across their business and in the contract’s service area. They must be able to meet the specified employers’, public and motor liability insurance levels, and ensure drivers hold full, valid licences and the required driver qualification (CPC) where applicable. The contractor must also provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to the work. The Council expects the contract to generate environmental, social and economic community benefits, so suppliers able to contribute to inclusive local growth may be well placed. ## Notice The Highland Council requires a contractor to operate refuse and recycling collections in West Ardnamurchan and facilitate the running of the Kilchoan Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Highland Council requires a contractor to operate refuse and recycling collections in West Ardnamurchan and facilitate the running of the Kilchoan Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station. Renewal: 12 MONTHS ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097853-2026 | | 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 | 16 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## 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 | The Highland Council | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Postcode area | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 5NX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2026 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097853-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000845866 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.highland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=845866 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=845866 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045 - 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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