--- title: "Request for Information (RFI) - Alternatives to Plastic Bags / Bin Liners" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794065" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794065" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794065.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794065.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-25" --- # Request for Information (RFI) - Alternatives to Plastic Bags / Bin Liners Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794065 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794065) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794065.json) ## Summary North Ayrshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process seeking alternatives to plastic bags and bin liners to reduce single-use plastic consumption. The procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and targets the region of UKM93 in Scotland. Businesses are invited to submit their suggestions and proposals by completing a questionnaire sent to the council’s representatives by close of business on Friday, 4th April 2025. The Request for Information (RFI) process aims to gather innovative solutions and supplier information, which will influence further procurement actions scheduled for potential notice by 1st July 2025. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable products, packaging solutions, and innovative materials. Companies offering eco-friendly alternatives to plastic bags and bin liners can contribute significantly to sustainability objectives while expanding their market reach within the UK’s public sector. Suppliers with experience in producing items compliant with the CPV classifications relevant to this tender, such as biodegradable bin liners, reusable bags, or other groundbreaking waste management solutions, will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging with this RFI allows businesses to directly influence the specifications of future tenders, showcasing their products and solutions to a key regional government authority. ## Notice North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking for information on alternatives to plastic bags / bin liners to reduce NAC's single use plastic. NAC's Building Services team currently use plastic bags daily when picking up materials for operations to uplift and/or deliver to sites. NAC's cleaners utilise black plastic bin liners currently for all office and canteen bins. Please refer to the table in the attached questionnaire which details what NAC currently use and how much is used per year. NAC welcomes suggestions, proposal, innovation from suppliers, by completing the attached questionnaire and returning to murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Friday 4th April 2025. ### Lot Information Lot 1 North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking for information on alternatives to plastic bags / bin liners to reduce NAC's single use plastic. The information received will determine whether or not a procurement is required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526729 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 25 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 | | 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 | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | IRVINE | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA12 8EE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | North Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Irvine South | | Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 18900000 - Luggage, saddlery, sacks and bags - 18930000 - Sacks and bags - 18937100 - Goods-packing bags - 18938000 - Padded bags - 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags - 33141600 - Collector and collection bags, drainage and kits - 33141610 - Collection bag ## Release History - 25 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526729 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526729&idx=1 25th March 2025 - Request for Information (RFI) - Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526729 Request for Information (RFI) - Alternatives to Plastic Bags / Bin Liners - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking for information on alternatives to plastic bags / bin liners to reduce NAC's single use plastic. NAC's Building Services team currently use plastic bags daily when picking up materials for operations to uplift and/or deliver to sites. NAC's cleaners utilise black plastic bin liners currently for all office and canteen bins. Please refer to the table in the attached questionnaire which details what NAC currently use and how much is used per year. NAC welcomes suggestions, proposal, innovation from suppliers, by completing the attached questionnaire and returning to murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Friday 4th April 2025. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794065 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=794065 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000794065. 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