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title: "Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers"
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# Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797062

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process conducted by Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body, has successfully concluded with the award of contracts for the "Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers" across the 32 council areas in Scotland. This procurement involved an open procedure and the main procurement category was goods, targeting various types of recycle and refuse containers, including 2-wheeled bins and other large waste containers. The procurement, valued at approximately £50 million, went through various stages from planning, announced in May 2025, through tender in September 2025, to contract awards signed by March 2026. The award and the framework agreements cover multiple lots and ensure delivery to various locations within the geographical boundaries of Scotland.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the waste management and environmental services sectors, particularly for SMEs, with numerous suppliers awarded under the framework. It is well-suited to businesses that can supply a range of recycling and waste containers and those looking to expand their operations across Scotland. Scotland Excel’s open procurement procedure offers fair access and comprehensive opportunities for innovation and competition, enabling businesses to engage with public sector demands and drive growth through sustainable waste management solutions.

## Notice

This is in relation to the renewal framework for the Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers, for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate members. This framework will incorporate various container types, such as, but not limited to, 2 wheeled bins, wheeled and non-wheeled containers over 500L, kerbside boxes, kitchen caddy's, sacks and liners and subsequent refurbishment of containers.

### Lot Information

2 Wheeled Bins

Lot 1 is for the supply and delivery of various sized 2 wheeled container bins. This includes, but not limited to the supply of HDPE wheeled plastic bins and parts, printing and associated accessories to depots and/or households within Scotland.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Waste Containers over 500L

Lot 2 is for the supply and delivery of various sized waste containers over 500 Litres. This includes, but not limited to the supply of HDPE and galvanised steel bins/containers, bottle banks and other large waste containers, parts, printing and associated accessories to depots within Scotland.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Kerbside Boxes and Reusable Sacks

Lot 3 is for supply and delivery of various sized kerbside boxes and reusable sacks. This includes, but not limited to the supply of kerbside boxes and reusable sacks and associated printing and accessories to depots within Scotland.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Kitchen Waste

Lot 4 is for supply and delivery of various sized kitchen waste containers. This includes, but not limited to the supply of waste containers and associated printing and accessories to depots within Scotland.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Urban Waste

Lot 5 is for supply and delivery of various sized urban waste containers. This includes, but not limited to the supply of urban waste containers, pole mounted bins, free standing bins, dog waste bins, novelty bins, multiple bin container housings and associated printing and accessories to depots within Scotland.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Sacks and Liners

Lot 6 is for supply and delivery of various sized compostable sacks and liners, virgin and recycled sacks and liners, with associated printing options to depots within Scotland.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Compostable Sacks and Liners

Lot 7 is anticipated to be for supply and delivery of various sized compostable sacks and liners, with associated printing options to depots within Scotland.. NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Refurbishment of Bins

Lot 8 is anticipated to be for the refurbishment of bins of varying type, condition and used for various council related services.. NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555777 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTLAND EXCEL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1AR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 19 |
| Supplier names | BROXAP; CONTENUR; CRAEMER; CROMWELL POLYTHENE; EGBERT H TAYLOR; ESE WORLD; IPL PLASTICS (UK; J & HM DICKSON; LEAFIELD ENVIRONMENTAL; OPALION; ORWAK EASI; RIDLEY RECYCLING; SAI-PAC; SPHERE CONSUMER PRODUCTS; SSI SCHAEFER PLASTICS; STORM ENVIRONMENTAL; THE COMPOST BAG; WEIR & CARMICHAEL; WYBONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 18930000 - Sacks and bags
- 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags
- 30216130 - Barcode readers
- 34928400 - Urban furniture
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 39224340 - Bins
- 39713300 - Rubbish compactors
- 42914000 - Recycling equipment
- 44613600 - Wheeled containers
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555777
- 23 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539802
- 22 May 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530876

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530876
  Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for the Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers, for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate members. It is anticipated this framework will incorporate various container types, such as, but not limited to, 2 wheeled bins, wheeled and non-wheeled containers over 500L, kerbside boxes, kitchen caddy's and sacks and liners.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539802
  Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers - This is in relation to the renewal framework for the Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers, for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate members. This framework will incorporate various container types, such as, but not limited to, 2 wheeled bins, wheeled and non-wheeled containers over 500L, kerbside boxes, kitchen caddy's, sacks and liners and subsequent refurbishment of containers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555777
  Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers - This is in relation to the renewal framework for the Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers, for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate members. This framework will incorporate various container types, such as, but not limited to, 2 wheeled bins, wheeled and non-wheeled containers over 500L, kerbside boxes, kitchen caddy's, sacks and liners and subsequent refurbishment of containers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Documents/Landlord%20Register.pdf
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797062
- https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-members
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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