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title: "Collection and Treatment of Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) Offtakes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000622964"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-11-02"
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# Collection and Treatment of Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) Offtakes

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000622964

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council has awarded a contract for the collection and treatment of Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) Offtakes, a process focused on managing various recyclable materials including paper, plastics, metals, and organic waste. This procurement, classified under services, utilised an open procedure method and was completed on February 28, 2020. The work will take place in Glasgow, specifically at the Council’s Blochairn Recycling Facility, furthering the objective to maximise recycling and reduce landfill waste.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the waste management and recycling sector, particularly those equipped to handle the collection and processing of diverse recyclable materials. Companies with expertise in logistics, recycling technologies, and sustainable waste management practices would be ideally positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The award to LOWMAC ALLOYS LTD highlights the potential for growth and involvement in environmentally responsible initiatives within public procurement.

## Notice

The contract awarded is for the collection/treatment of Offtakes from Glasgow City Council's Materials Recycling Facility (MRF). MRF Offtakes are materials that have not been recovered through the MRF process and can include the following materials: - Paper - Card - Plastics - Metals - Fines - Organic fines - Low grade film - General waste The contractor will collect the MRF Offtakes and recycle them to avoid them being sent to landfill.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The collection and treatment of Material Recycling Facility (MRF) offtakes and fines. The MRF is situated within Glasgow City Council's Blochairn MRF. The Contractor will be required to: Collect MRF offtakes (loose or baled) and fines (loose), from the Council's Blochairn Recycling Facility Treat MRF offtakes and fines to maximise recycling and diversion of waste from landfill The council is seeking to maximise both the recycling of these waste streams and the diversion of waste from landfill.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398345 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,247,662 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOWMAC ALLOYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398345

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398345
  Collection and Treatment of Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) Offtakes - The contract awarded is for the collection/treatment of Offtakes from Glasgow City Council's Materials Recycling Facility (MRF). MRF Offtakes are materials that have not been recovered through the MRF process and can include the following materials: - Paper - Card - Plastics - Metals - Fines - Organic fines - Low grade film - General waste The contractor will collect the MRF Offtakes and recycle them to avoid them being sent to landfill.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622964

## Provenance

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