--- title: "Treatment of Mixed Fibre (Cardboard & Paper)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000721478" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721478" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000721478.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000721478.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-02-06" --- # Treatment of Mixed Fibre (Cardboard & Paper) Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000721478 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721478) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000721478.json) ## Summary The Aberdeenshire Council, located in Aberdeen, UK, has issued a tender titled "Treatment of Mixed Fibre (Cardboard & Paper)" for the sorting and recycling of mixed fibre material collected from households and trade properties. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender value of £875,000. The deadline for submissions is 3rd March 2023. The tender falls under the services category and follows an open procurement method. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in waste management and recycling services to compete. Suitable businesses should have experience in recycling operations, waste collection, and compliance with environmental regulations. The contract period runs from 1st May 2023 to 30th April 2025, with potential further extensions. Businesses with a focus on sustainable practices and a commitment to community benefits would be well-positioned to engage with this tender. ## Notice The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to invite tenders for the provision of a service for the Treatment of Mixed Fibre (Cardboard & Paper) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the attached document and appendices. This will include collection from bulking points within Aberdeenshire. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council has a requirement for the sorting and recycling of an estimated 11,371 tonnes (without guarantee) of mixed fibre (paper and cardboard) which is collected from households, trade properties and Household Recycling Centres by the Council. The Contract will run from 00.01 hours on 1 May 2023 to 23:59 hours on 30 April 2025 with multiple optional extension options of 3 years, awarded annually, at the sole discretion of the Council. The successful Tenderer is required to collect the mixed fibre material from the bulking facilities listed in the attached Invitation to Tender - Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements, segregate the materials, and then the recyclable material to be sold on to the markets for recycling. Where applicable any rejects or contaminants will be treated in accordance with the Waste Hierarchy as defined in Article 4 EU Directive 2008/98/EC and be compliant with the requirements of the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012. The successful Tenderer must provide all services in accordance with requirements of the appropriate Environment Agency and Planning Authority in accordance with Waste Management Licences, Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Permits, Planning Conditions, and all other statutory obligations and legal permits, permissions and consents which apply for such provision. Full details can be found in the attached Invitation to Tender and Appendices.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Renewal: The Council shall have the sole option of extending the contract for a further period of 3 years - awarded annually after the expiry of the initial term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470437 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £875,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90514000 - Refuse recycling services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470437 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470437&idx=13 27th February 2023 - Amended ITT Document to reflect a slight change to the Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470437&idx=12 27th February 2023 - Amended ITT Document to reflect a slight change to the Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470437&idx=1 6th February 2023 - Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470437&idx=2 6th February 2023 - Appendix 2 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470437&idx=3 6th February 2023 - Appendix 3 - Declaration - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470437&idx=4 6th February 2023 - Appendix 4 - AC Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470437&idx=5 6th February 2023 - Appendix 5 - Award Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470437&idx=6 6th February 2023 - Appendix 6 - SIS Programme Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470437&idx=7 6th February 2023 - Appendix 7 - Supplier Incentive Example Doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470437&idx=8 6th February 2023 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470437&idx=9 6th February 2023 - SPD Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470437&idx=10 6th February 2023 - SPD Contract Statement 111.1.3 Technical and Professional Ability - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470437&idx=11 6th February 2023 - SPD Statement "Additional Information" - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470437 Treatment of Mixed Fibre (Cardboard & Paper) - The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to invite tenders for the provision of a service for the Treatment of Mixed Fibre (Cardboard & Paper) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the attached document and appendices. This will include collection from bulking points within Aberdeenshire. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721478 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=721478 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721478. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000721478.json.