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title: "Sludge Transport (Highlands, Islands, Fife, Tayside, Argyll & Greater Glasgow)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000508427"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH WATER"
published: "2019-10-31"
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# Sludge Transport (Highlands, Islands, Fife, Tayside, Argyll & Greater Glasgow)

Buyer: SCOTTISH WATER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000508427

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## Summary

Scottish Water is actively seeking contractors for the procurement of transport services for treated and untreated sewage sludge across various regions, including the Highlands, Islands, Fife, Tayside, Argyll, and Greater Glasgow. The tender, titled "Sludge Transport," operates under a selective procurement method, which includes a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The procurement process has been divided into several lots corresponding to the geographical areas, allowing for multiple contractors to be engaged. Key dates include the submission deadline on 15 September 2017, with the overall contracting activity currently being marked as complete on 31 October 2019.

This opportunity creates substantial avenues for growth amongst businesses in the transport and waste management sectors, specifically those equipped to handle sewage sludge transportation. Companies that have expertise in environmental services, logistics, and waste management will find this tender particularly relevant, as Scottish Water is open to awarding contracts across different lots to enhance service delivery in specified locations. With a focus on sustainability and compliance with regulations, enterprises that prioritise ethical and efficient supply chain practices will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

"Scottish Water is seeking to appoint contractors to provide transport services for treated and untreated sewage sludge from Scottish Water sites in Highlands, Islands, Fife, Tayside, Argyll & Greater Glasgow area. Where untreated cake material is produced by a PFI operated site, transport of materials to alternative outlets will be as directed by Scottish Water. 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

Highland & Grampian

"Scottish Water is seeking to appoint contractors to provide transport services for treated and untreated sewage sludge from Scottish Water sites in Highlands, Islands, Fife, Tayside, Argyll & Greater Glasgow area. Where untreated cake material is produced by a PFI operated site, transport of materials to alternative outlets will be as directed by Scottish Water. 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: Contract Length will be for 1 year + 5x 12 month extensions Estimates Value is for full term of framework

Western Isles - Balivanich

"Scottish Water is seeking to appoint contractors to provide transport services for treated and untreated sewage sludge from Scottish Water sites in Highlands, Islands, Fife, Tayside, Argyll & Greater Glasgow area. Where untreated cake material is produced by a PFI operated site, transport of materials to alternative outlets will be as directed by Scottish Water. 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: Contract Length will be for 1 year + 5x 12 month extensions Estimated value is for the full framework term

Greater Glasgow

"Scottish Water is seeking to appoint contractors to provide transport services for treated and untreated sewage sludge from Scottish Water sites in Highlands, Islands, Fife, Tayside, Argyll & Greater Glasgow area. Where untreated cake material is produced by a PFI operated site, transport of materials to alternative outlets will be as directed by Scottish Water. 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: Contract Length will be for 1 year + 5x 12 month extensions Values given are for lifetime of framework

Argyll - Oban & Lochgilphead

"Scottish Water is seeking to appoint contractors to provide transport services for treated and untreated sewage sludge from Scottish Water sites in Highlands, Islands, Fife, Tayside, Argyll & Greater Glasgow area. Where untreated cake material is produced by a PFI operated site, transport of materials to alternative outlets will be as directed by Scottish Water. 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: Contract Length will be for 1 year + 5x 12 month extensions Advertised spend is for lifetime of framework

Fife & Tayside

"Scottish Water is seeking to appoint contractors to provide transport services for treated and untreated sewage sludge from Scottish Water sites in Highlands, Islands, Fife, Tayside, Argyll & Greater Glasgow area. Where untreated cake material is produced by a PFI operated site, transport of materials to alternative outlets will be as directed by Scottish Water. 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: Contract Length will be for 1 year + 5x 12 month extensions Advertised estimated value is for full framework term

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370838 |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,800,000 |
| Lots value | £5,311,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370838
- 16 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292844

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292844
  Sludge Transport (Highlands, Islands, Fife, Tayside, Argyll & Greater Glasgow) - "Scottish Water is seeking to appoint contractors to provide transport services for treated and untreated sewage sludge from Scottish Water sites in Highlands, Islands, Fife, Tayside, Argyll & Greater Glasgow area. Where untreated cake material is produced by a PFI operated site, transport of materials to alternative outlets will be as directed by Scottish Water. 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=NOV370838
  Sludge Transport (Highlands, Islands, Fife, Tayside, Argyll & Greater Glasgow) - "Scottish Water is seeking to appoint contractors to provide transport services for treated and untreated sewage sludge from Scottish Water sites in Highlands, Islands, Fife, Tayside, Argyll & Greater Glasgow area. Where untreated cake material is produced by a PFI operated site, transport of materials to alternative outlets will be as directed by Scottish Water. 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
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000508427
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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