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title: "THE PROVISION OF WASTE HAULAGE SERVICES 2025"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000792248"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-15"
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# THE PROVISION OF WASTE HAULAGE SERVICES 2025

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000792248

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## Summary

The Highland Council has initiated a tender process titled "THE PROVISION OF WASTE HAULAGE SERVICES 2025" under the industry category of General Public Services. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is for the bulk haulage of residual, bulky, and WUDS materials, with specific services divided into three lots covering different waste transfer stations across Inverness, Fort William, Portree, Invergordon, Seater, and Granish. The submission deadline for electronic responses is set for 15th April 2025 at 12:00 pm, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure. The total estimated value of this tender is £33,000,000 GBP.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in waste haulage services. It suits businesses that can demonstrate a solid track record in handling various types of waste and possess the necessary health and safety policies, insurance, and legal registrations, such as a Waste Carrier's Registration and Goods Vehicle Operator Licence. The contracts span 1,800 days with possible extensions, emphasizing the need for long-term service capability. The focus on quality and value for money, as delineated by a 40% quality and 60% price evaluation criteria, highlights the importance of delivering superior service standards at competitive pricing. Thus, this tender is well-suited for established waste management companies aiming to expand their operations within the Highland Council Area.

## Notice

Residual Waste, Bulky Waste, WUDS material bulk haulage services.

### Lot Information

Portree & Fort William Waste Haulage Services

The Authority is inviting bids from suitably experienced contractors to secure best value for the haulage of Residual Waste, Bulky Waste and Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating from Portree and Fort William Waste Transfer Stations to the Authority's contracted Treatment Facilities.

Renewal: With the option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to twenty-four (24) months, subject to mutual agreement.

Longman Food Waste Haulage Services

The Authority is inviting bids from suitably experienced contractors to secure best value for the haulage of Category 3 Food Waste from Longman Waste Transfer Stations to the Authority's contracted Treatment Facility.

Renewal: With the option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to twenty-four (24) months, subject to mutual agreement.

Longman, Invergordon, Seater, Granish Waste Haulage Services

The Authority is inviting bids from suitably experienced contractors to secure best value for the haulage of Residual Waste, Bulky Waste, Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating (WUDS) and Green Waste from Longman, Invergordon, Seater and Granish Waste Transfer Stations to the Authority's contracted Treatment Facilities.

Renewal: With the option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to twenty-four (24) months, subject to mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541511 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000,000 |
| Lots value | £32,250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,109,610 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | A.W JENKINSON TRANSPORT; BOWMANS (LOCHEIL LOGISTICS; GOGAR SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90512000 - Refuse transport services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541511
- 5 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525234

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=20
  10th April 2025 - As requested, please find attached the SOPRA for Viridor Dunbar's Tipping Hall Operations.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=19
  9th April 2025 - As requested please find attached, Longman WTS Risk Assessment Transfer of Food Waste
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=18
  9th April 2025 - As requested please find attached, Longman WTS Risk Assessment Loading & Unloading Operations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=17
  9th April 2025 - As requested please find attached, Seater WTS Risk Assessment Loading & Unloading Operations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=16
  9th April 2025 - As requested please find attached, Portree WTS Risk Assessment Loading & Unloading Operations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=15
  9th April 2025 - As requested, please find attached: Invergordon WTS Risk Assessment Loading & Unloading Operations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=14
  9th April 2025 - As requested, please find attached: Granish WTS Risk Assessment Loading & Unloading Operations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=9
  9th April 2025 - Conditions of Contract (AMENDED 31/03/25 TO ADD NEW CLAUSE TO SECTION 4, 4.1-4.4 - PAGES 98-99)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=13
  9th April 2025 - Amended at Section 5, Technical Questionnaire, clarifying a separate submission required per Lot.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=12
  8th April 2025 - Please find attached as requested, Levenseat Lathallan Traffic Management Risk Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=11
  8th April 2025 - As requested, Bio Capital (Earnside) Risk Assessment & Method Statement attached. More to follow.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=10
  8th April 2025 - Please find appendix 12 re-attached separately here, in case of difficulty viewing.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=5
  31st March 2025 - Conditions of Contract (AMENDED 21/03/2025 TO CLARIFY NUMBER OF PAGES PER METHOD STATEMENT RESPONSE)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=7
  21st March 2025 - Invitation to Tender (amended 21/3/2025 to clarify number of A4 pages for each sub-question)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=8
  21st March 2025 - Invitation to Tender (amended 21/3/2025 to clarify number of A4 pages for each sub-question)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=1
  21st March 2025 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=4
  21st March 2025 - Schedule of Prices & Rates (UPDATED 21/03/2025 DUE TO ERROR IN LOT 2.3)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=6
  21st March 2025 - Schedule of Prices & Rates (UPDATED 21/03/2025 DUE TO ERROR IN LOT 2.3)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=2
  21st March 2025 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525234&idx=3
  21st March 2025 - Schedule of Prices & Rates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525234
  THE PROVISION OF WASTE HAULAGE SERVICES 2025 - Residual Waste, Bulky Waste, WUDS material bulk haulage services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541511
  THE PROVISION OF WASTE HAULAGE SERVICES 2025 - Residual Waste, Bulky Waste, WUDS material bulk haulage services.

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045

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