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title: "Waste Glass Collection and Recycling"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000546344"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-03-18"
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# Waste Glass Collection and Recycling

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000546344

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council is currently seeking bids for the "Waste Glass Collection and Recycling" service, a tender aimed at managing the kerbside and public site collection of waste glass in Glasgow. This procurement process is classified under the services industry and is being conducted using an open procedure. The submission deadline for bids is set for 31st July 2018. The estimated value of the contract is £4.5 million, and it encompasses the collection from approximately 115,000 households and 528 public sites across the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in waste management and recycling services. Companies that have expertise in kerbside collection, adhere to stringent environmental regulations, and possess the necessary licences such as Waste Carriers Licenses will be particularly well-suited to participate. Potential contractors should also demonstrate strong financial stability and have a track record of providing similar services to enhance their chances of a successful bid. The scope for future contract extensions further solidifies this as a promising opportunity for growth within the sector.

## Notice

Glasgow City Council invites bids for the provision of the service of Kerbside and Public Site Collection and Recycling of waste glass.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is responsible for the provision of waste and recycling services across a variety of waste streams to approximately 300,000 households and approximately 600,000 residents. One of the waste streams is the provision of a kerbside glass collection service. This incorporates the collection of waste glass bottles and jars from households (140 litre bins) and public sites (large galvanised bins - 1100 litre, 1280 litre and node bins) The council requires: - A kerbside collection service to an estimated 115,000 households and accommodate future additions as required. - A public site collection service to 528 locations (637 bins) and accommodate future additions as required. - Delivery of the collected glass to a reprocessing facility upon where it is expected that a minimum of 95% collected glass will be recycled. As a guide, in 2017, 5,800 tonnes of mixed glass was collected from household recycling bins and 2,100 tonnes was collected from public recycling sites. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: There is the option to extend for up to two years. The extensions will be take in either one or two extension awards of up to 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348979 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If no extension is taken - September 2023 IF the full optional extension term is taken - September 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90511000 - Refuse collection services
- 90513100 - Household-refuse disposal services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348979
- 26 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323590

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323590
  Waste Glass Collection and Recycling - Glasgow City Council invites bids for the provision of the service of Kerbside and Public Site Collection and Recycling of waste glass.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348979
  Waste Glass Collection and Recycling - Glasgow City Council invites bids for the provision of the service of Kerbside and Public Site Collection and Recycling of waste glass.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000546344

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