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title: "Biosolids Transport & Recycling (Highlands, Orkney & Western Isles)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000491005"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH WATER"
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# Biosolids Transport & Recycling (Highlands, Orkney & Western Isles)

Buyer: SCOTTISH WATER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000491005

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## Summary

Scottish Water is currently undergoing a procurement process for the "Biosolids Transport & Recycling (Highlands, Orkney & Western Isles)" project. The procurement method employed is selective, with a negotiated procedure following a prior call for competition. The tender is part of the services category, specifically aimed at the biosolid management within the water sector. This procurement is set in the Highlands, Orkney, and Western Isles regions of the UK. Key dates include a submission deadline on 8th May 2017, and the project will likely involve multiple contractors, with various lots being established for delivery locations such as Thurso and Orkney.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, waste management, logistics, and agriculture, especially those with experience in biosolid handling and compliance with environmental standards. Companies that demonstrate capacity for transporting and recycling biosolids, particularly in rural settings, will find this tender to be a valuable prospect for business growth. As Scottish Water anticipates awarding contracts in multiple lots, it encourages competition amongst suitable contractors to enhance service delivery in these regions.

## Notice

Scottish Water is seeking to appoint contractors to provide transport and/or recycling services for Biosolids from Scottish Water sites in Highlands, Orkney & Western Isles. Scottish Water will identify suitable agricultural land for recycling and will direct haulage contractors to deliver treated Biosolids to the appropriate recycling outlets identified. Scottish Water will determine the fields to receive the Biosolids and the application rate to be applied. Recycling contractors will be responsible for the stockpile management, the loading and spreading of Biosolids on the fields in accordance with Scottish Water's guidance whilst ensuring compliance with standards and application as set out by the Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS). Scottish Water will divide the award into lots corresponding to the geographical sites, lots may be awarded to multiple contractors. Contractors may be awarded individual sites or lots under this framework

### Lot Information

Orkney Transport

Scottish Water is seeking to appoint contractors to provide transport and/or recycling services for Biosolids from Scottish Water sites in Highlands, Orkney & Western Isles. Scottish Water will identify suitable agricultural land for recycling and will direct haulage contractors to deliver treated Biosolids to the appropriate recycling outlets identified. Scottish Water will determine the fields to receive the Biosolids and the application rate to be applied. Recycling contractors will be responsible for the stockpile management, the loading and spreading of Biosolids on the fields in accordance with Scottish Water's guidance whilst ensuring compliance with standards and application as set out by the Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS). Scottish Water will divide the award into lots corresponding to the geographical sites, lots may be awarded to multiple contractors. Contractors may be awarded individual sites or lots under this framework

Renewal: 1 year initial contract with options of 5 x 12 month extensions

Orkney Recycling

Scottish Water is seeking to appoint contractors to provide transport and/or recycling services for Biosolids from Scottish Water sites in Highlands, Orkney & Western Isles. Scottish Water will identify suitable agricultural land for recycling and will direct haulage contractors to deliver treated Biosolids to the appropriate recycling outlets identified. Scottish Water will determine the fields to receive the Biosolids and the application rate to be applied. Recycling contractors will be responsible for the stockpile management, the loading and spreading of Biosolids on the fields in accordance with Scottish Water's guidance whilst ensuring compliance with standards and application as set out by the Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS). Scottish Water will divide the award into lots corresponding to the geographical sites, lots may be awarded to multiple contractors. Contractors may be awarded individual sites or lots under this framework

Renewal: 1 year initial with 5 x 12 months available

Western Isles: Holm (Stornoway) Transport

Scottish Water is seeking to appoint contractors to provide transport and/or recycling services for Biosolids from Scottish Water sites in Highlands, Orkney & Western Isles. Scottish Water will identify suitable agricultural land for recycling and will direct haulage contractors to deliver treated Biosolids to the appropriate recycling outlets identified. Scottish Water will determine the fields to receive the Biosolids and the application rate to be applied. Recycling contractors will be responsible for the stockpile management, the loading and spreading of Biosolids on the fields in accordance with Scottish Water's guidance whilst ensuring compliance with standards and application as set out by the Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS). Scottish Water will divide the award into lots corresponding to the geographical sites, lots may be awarded to multiple contractors. Contractors may be awarded individual sites or lots under this framework

Renewal: 1 year intial with option of 5 x 12 month extensions

Western Isles: Holm (Stornoway) Recycling

Scottish Water is seeking to appoint contractors to provide transport and/or recycling services for Biosolids from Scottish Water sites in Highlands, Orkney & Western Isles. Scottish Water will identify suitable agricultural land for recycling and will direct haulage contractors to deliver treated Biosolids to the appropriate recycling outlets identified. Scottish Water will determine the fields to receive the Biosolids and the application rate to be applied. Recycling contractors will be responsible for the stockpile management, the loading and spreading of Biosolids on the fields in accordance with Scottish Water's guidance whilst ensuring compliance with standards and application as set out by the Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS). Scottish Water will divide the award into lots corresponding to the geographical sites, lots may be awarded to multiple contractors. Contractors may be awarded individual sites or lots under this framework

Renewal: 1 year intitial with option of 5 x 12 month extensions

Highlands (Allanfearn & Invergordon) Transport

Scottish Water is seeking to appoint contractors to provide transport and/or recycling services for Biosolids from Scottish Water sites in Highlands, Orkney & Western Isles. Scottish Water will identify suitable agricultural land for recycling and will direct haulage contractors to deliver treated Biosolids to the appropriate recycling outlets identified. Scottish Water will determine the fields to receive the Biosolids and the application rate to be applied. Recycling contractors will be responsible for the stockpile management, the loading and spreading of Biosolids on the fields in accordance with Scottish Water's guidance whilst ensuring compliance with standards and application as set out by the Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS). Scottish Water will divide the award into lots corresponding to the geographical sites, lots may be awarded to multiple contractors. Contractors may be awarded individual sites or lots under this framework

Renewal: 1 year intial contract with 5 x 12month extension options

Highlands (Allanfearn & Invergordon Recycling

Scottish Water is seeking to appoint contractors to provide transport and/or recycling services for Biosolids from Scottish Water sites in Highlands, Orkney & Western Isles. Scottish Water will identify suitable agricultural land for recycling and will direct haulage contractors to deliver treated Biosolids to the appropriate recycling outlets identified. Scottish Water will determine the fields to receive the Biosolids and the application rate to be applied. Recycling contractors will be responsible for the stockpile management, the loading and spreading of Biosolids on the fields in accordance with Scottish Water's guidance whilst ensuring compliance with standards and application as set out by the Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS). Scottish Water will divide the award into lots corresponding to the geographical sites, lots may be awarded to multiple contractors. Contractors may be awarded individual sites or lots under this framework

Renewal: 1 year initial contract plus 5 x 12month extension options

Caithness (Thurso) Transport

Scottish Water is seeking to appoint contractors to provide transport and/or recycling services for Biosolids from Scottish Water sites in Highlands, Orkney & Western Isles. Scottish Water will identify suitable agricultural land for recycling and will direct haulage contractors to deliver treated Biosolids to the appropriate recycling outlets identified. Scottish Water will determine the fields to receive the Biosolids and the application rate to be applied. Recycling contractors will be responsible for the stockpile management, the loading and spreading of Biosolids on the fields in accordance with Scottish Water's guidance whilst ensuring compliance with standards and application as set out by the Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS). Scottish Water will divide the award into lots corresponding to the geographical sites, lots may be awarded to multiple contractors. Contractors may be awarded individual sites or lots under this framework

Renewal: 1 year initial with option of 5 x 12 month extensions

Caithness (Thurso) Recycling

Scottish Water is seeking to appoint contractors to provide transport and/or recycling services for Biosolids from Scottish Water sites in Highlands, Orkney & Western Isles. Scottish Water will identify suitable agricultural land for recycling and will direct haulage contractors to deliver treated Biosolids to the appropriate recycling outlets identified. Scottish Water will determine the fields to receive the Biosolids and the application rate to be applied. Recycling contractors will be responsible for the stockpile management, the loading and spreading of Biosolids on the fields in accordance with Scottish Water's guidance whilst ensuring compliance with standards and application as set out by the Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS). Scottish Water will divide the award into lots corresponding to the geographical sites, lots may be awarded to multiple contractors. Contractors may be awarded individual sites or lots under this framework

Renewal: 1 year initial contract with 5 x 12 month extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328392 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities) |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,398,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH WATER |
| Locality | CUMBERNAULD ROAD |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | STEPPS,GLAS GOW |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90513700 - Sludge transport services
- 90513900 - Sludge disposal services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328392
- 7 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR279558

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR279558
  Biosolids Transport & Recycling (Highlands, Orkney & Western Isles) - Scottish Water is seeking to appoint contractors to provide transport and/or recycling services for Biosolids from Scottish Water sites in Highlands, Orkney & Western Isles. Scottish Water will identify suitable agricultural land for recycling and will direct haulage contractors to deliver treated Biosolids to the appropriate recycling outlets identified. Scottish Water will determine the fields to receive the Biosolids and the application rate to be applied. Recycling contractors will be responsible for the stockpile management, the loading and spreading of Biosolids on the fields in accordance with Scottish Water's guidance whilst ensuring compliance with standards and application as set out by the Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS). Scottish Water will divide the award into lots corresponding to the geographical sites, lots may be awarded to multiple contractors. Contractors may be awarded individual sites or lots under this framework
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328392
  Biosolids Transport & Recycling (Highlands, Orkney & Western Isles) - Scottish Water is seeking to appoint contractors to provide transport and/or recycling services for Biosolids from Scottish Water sites in Highlands, Orkney & Western Isles. Scottish Water will identify suitable agricultural land for recycling and will direct haulage contractors to deliver treated Biosolids to the appropriate recycling outlets identified. Scottish Water will determine the fields to receive the Biosolids and the application rate to be applied. Recycling contractors will be responsible for the stockpile management, the loading and spreading of Biosolids on the fields in accordance with Scottish Water's guidance whilst ensuring compliance with standards and application as set out by the Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS). Scottish Water will divide the award into lots corresponding to the geographical sites, lots may be awarded to multiple contractors. Contractors may be awarded individual sites or lots under this framework

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scottishwater.co.uk
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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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