--- title: "Sale of Scrap Metals & Automotive Batteries" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000792937" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792937" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000792937.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000792937.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-09" --- # Sale of Scrap Metals & Automotive Batteries Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000792937 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792937) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000792937.json) ## Summary The contracting process titled "Sale of Scrap Metals & Automotive Batteries" was managed by East Ayrshire Council, situated in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. The procurement aimed to establish a Framework Agreement for the collection and recycling of materials, divided into three separate lots: HWRC Scrap Metals, Housing Stock Scrap Metals, and Automotive Batteries. This service procurement under the category "General public services" followed an open procedure, concluding with awards to Lowmac Alloys Ltd and WRC Recycling Limited. The contracts, each valued at £440,000, were signed on 27 May 2025, ensuring the active recycling of materials in the region UKM93. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on waste management and recycling. SMEs within the industry can benefit from establishing long-term partnerships through the Framework Agreement. The contract permits renewal options, allowing service providers to potentially extend their engagement for additional years. Companies with appropriate Waste Carriers Licences are highly suitable to compete, offering methodologies to efficiently deliver services that balance quality and price as specified in the award criteria. This framework fosters business growth while encouraging environmentally sustainable practices through material recycling. ## Notice The Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with several Service Providers who will 'buy' and collect from the Council, previously collected and segregated materials for recycling. The materials are broken down into 3 separate Lots: HWRC Scrap Metals, Housing Stock Scrap Metals and Automotive Batteries. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Sale of HWRC Scrap Metals Collect, process and recycle HWRC Scrap Metals. Renewal: 2 x one-year extension options Lot 2 - Sale of Housing Stock Scrap Metals Collect, process and recycle Housing Stock Scrap Metals. Renewal: 2 x one-year extension options Lot 3 - Sale of Automotive Batteries Collect, process and recycle Automotive Batteries. Renewal: 2 x one-year extension options ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532146 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 May 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 2, 3 or 4 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £440,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KILMARNOCK | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA3 7BU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | LOWMAC ALLOYS; WRC RECYCLING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services - 90514000 - Refuse recycling services ## Release History - 9 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532146 - 18 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526275 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526275 Sale of Scrap Metals & Automotive Batteries - The Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with several Service Providers who will 'buy' and collect from the Council, previously collected and segregated materials for recycling. The materials are broken down into 3 separate Lots: HWRC Scrap Metals, Housing Stock Scrap Metals and Automotive Batteries. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532146 Sale of Scrap Metals & Automotive Batteries - The Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with several Service Providers who will 'buy' and collect from the Council, previously collected and segregated materials for recycling. The materials are broken down into 3 separate Lots: HWRC Scrap Metals, Housing Stock Scrap Metals and Automotive Batteries. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792937 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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