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title: "Treatment of Kerbside Collected Paper and Card"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000584390"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-05-23"
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# Treatment of Kerbside Collected Paper and Card

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000584390

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council, in collaboration with various councils including East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, and Renfrewshire, has initiated a procurement process for the 'Treatment of Kerbside Collected Paper and Card'. This tender falls under the services category and is currently in the planning stage. The procurement aims to find solutions for sorting and treating mixed paper and card collected from households across the councils' geographical areas. The anticipated timeframe for the implementation of the awarded solution is between mid to late 2020, as existing contracts conclude. Interested parties are encouraged to engage in the market dialogue process, which includes submitting a questionnaire before the deadline of 29 November 2019.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in waste management and recycling, particularly those offering innovative sorting and treatment solutions that comply with environmental legislation. Companies with expertise in sustainable practices, logistics, and waste processing within Scotland may find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in the market dialogue not only allows businesses to influence the procurement strategy but also positions them favourably for upcoming tender submissions, leveraging their capabilities in providing collaborative waste management solutions to local authorities.

## Notice

North Lanarkshire Council in conjunction with East Ayrshire Council, East Dunbartonshire Council, East Renfrewshire Council, North Ayrshire Council, Renfrewshire Council, South Ayrshire Council, South Lanarkshire Council, West Dunbartonshire Council and West Lothian Council ("The Authorities") wish to investigate a jointly procured solution for the sorting and treatment of mixed Paper and Card collected from households at kerbside across the geographical areas the Authorities cover. It is anticipated that the solution would be available from mid to late 2020 at the earliest, when the majority of the Authorities current contracts end.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed solution must comply with all relevant current and impending environmental legislation. As part of the process of moving to a Circular Economy the Authorities would also favour a solution that is contained within Scotland. Currently, the Authorities have collectively approximately 68,000 tonnes per annum of mixed Paper and Card. The Authorities currently collect these materials as shown below: East Ayrshire / Weekly Collection / Est. 5.5k Tonnes per Annum / Current Separate Collection Method East Dunbartonshire / Fortnightly Collection / Est. 4.5k Tonnes per Annum / Current Separate Collection Method East Renfrewshire / 3-Weekly Collection / Est. 3.7k Tonnes per Annum / Current Separate Collection Method North Ayrshire / 3-Weekly Collection / Est. 7.5k Tonnes per Annum / Current Separate Collection Method North Lanarkshire / 3-Weekly Collection / Est. 13k Tonnes per Annum / Current Separate Collection Method Renfrewshire / 4-Weekly Collection / Est. 6k Tonnes per Annum / Current Separate Collection Method South Ayrshire / 4-Weekly Collection / Est. 6.3k Tonnes per Annum / Current Separate Collection Method South Lanarkshire / 4-Weekly Collection / Est. 10k Tonnes per Annum / Current Separate Collection Method West Dunbartonshire / Fortnightly Collection / Est. 4k Tonnes per Annum / Current Co-Mingled Collection Method West Lothian / Fortnightly Collection / Est. 7.5k Tonnes per Annum / Current Co-Mingled Collection Method

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355180 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM8 West Central Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment
- 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services
- 90511400 - Paper collecting services
- 90513100 - Household-refuse disposal services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 23 May 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355180

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355180
  Treatment of Kerbside Collected Paper and Card - North Lanarkshire Council in conjunction with East Ayrshire Council, East Dunbartonshire Council, East Renfrewshire Council, North Ayrshire Council, Renfrewshire Council, South Ayrshire Council, South Lanarkshire Council, West Dunbartonshire Council and West Lothian Council ("The Authorities") wish to investigate a jointly procured solution for the sorting and treatment of mixed Paper and Card collected from households at kerbside across the geographical areas the Authorities cover. It is anticipated that the solution would be available from mid to late 2020 at the earliest, when the majority of the Authorities current contracts end.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000584390
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=584390
- https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6RCPQXF

## Provenance

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