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title: "Uplift of Glass from Recycling Points and Bulked Onward Transport"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000773375"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-31"
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# Uplift of Glass from Recycling Points and Bulked Onward Transport

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000773375

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## Summary

Falkirk Council is overseeing a planned procurement process for the "Uplift of Glass from Recycling Points and Bulked Onward Transport" project, which falls under the general public services category. This tender, located in Larbert under the region UKM76, is currently in the planning stage. The procurement process aims to contract a single provider for two lots: uplifting mixed glass from recycling points and transporting it for reprocessing or reuse. A key date to note is 18th November 2024, when further notice is expected. The council's address is The Foundry, 4 Central Park, Central Boulevard, Larbert, FK5 4RU, and they can be contacted via cpu@falkirk.gov.uk for further details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in waste management and recycling services. Companies specialising in the collection and transportation of recyclable materials will find this contract suitable. The project entails both the collection of glass from recycling points and the transfer of bulked glass to licensed treatment facilities, making it ideal for registered waste carriers. Businesses with capabilities in efficient logistics and compliant waste management practices can leverage this tender to expand their operations within the Falkirk Council area, thereby contributing to the region's sustainability goals.

## Notice

Lot 1 is for a single provider to uplift materials from mixed glass recycling points throughout the Falkirk Council area and deposit at Household Waste Recycling centres. For Lot 2 A single provider will then uplift the bulked glass and transport onwards for reprocessing / reuse.

### Lot Information

Uplift of Mixed Glass from Recycling Points

Collection of glass from Recycling Points within the Falkirk Council area. Collected glass to be taken for bulking at Roughmute Depot, Bogton Road, Bonnybridge, FK5 0NP and/ or Kinneil Kerse Recycling Centre, Grangemouth Road (A904), Bo'ness, EH51 0PU Falkirk Council currently provides approximately 75 mixed glass sites corresponding to circa 245 bottle bank containers located across the Falkirk Council area. The list of recycling points is published on our website and is available via link below https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/services/bins-rubbish-recycling/household-waste/recycling-points.aspx Mixed bottles and jars are collected together at Recycling Points in 1100 Litre and 1280 Litre containers. Falkirk Council will supply and maintain all containers. Falkirk Council will detail the collection frequency per week required for each Recycling Point. Falkirk Council may vary the locations and collection frequency required for each Recycling Point during the term. Must be a registered waste carier.

Uplift and Processing of Bulked Glass

To collect source segregated glass and transfer bulked glass to a suitably licensed treatment or end-use facility material, with all collection being supported by any necessary waste transfer note. All collections to be undertaken by a Registered Waste Carrier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517288 |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 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 | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | LARBERT |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK5 4RU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Bonnybridge and Larbert |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 14820000 - Glass
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment
- 90511000 - Refuse collection services
- 90511100 - Urban solid-refuse collection services
- 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services
- 90512000 - Refuse transport services
- 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
- 90513100 - Household-refuse disposal services
- 90513200 - Urban solid-refuse disposal services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517288

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517288
  Uplift of Glass from Recycling Points and Bulked Onward Transport - Lot 1 is for a single provider to uplift materials from mixed glass recycling points throughout the Falkirk Council area and deposit at Household Waste Recycling centres. For Lot 2 A single provider will then uplift the bulked glass and transport onwards for reprocessing / reuse.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=773375
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773375
- https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/services/bins-rubbish-recycling/household-waste/recycling-points.aspx

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