---
title: "Provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera 2026"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000819905"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera 2026

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000819905

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## Summary

On 26th March 2026, Argyll and Bute Council awarded a contract to Loos2u for the provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera. The procurement process, which utilised an open procedure under services category, has been carried out successfully with the contract now active. The refuse collection service will cover Kerrera in Argyll, beginning on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. Prior planning stages included identification of interested parties starting in January 2026, followed by a tender process ending on 20th February 2026. Argyll and Bute Council acted as the buyer, while Loos2u, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), emerged as the supplier through electronic submission of bids.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for SMEs specialising in waste management services to establish a foothold in public sector projects within the UK, particularly those based in the vicinity of Argyll. As the key buyer, Argyll and Bute Council has provided a clear plan and timeline, ensuring transparent communication and thus facilitating future business growth through public sector collaborations. Firms capable of delivering efficient refuse collection services are highly encouraged to engage with such local authority tenders, as they align with governmental priorities on sustainability and public service improvement.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council has a requirement for the provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera. The uploaded ITQ presents two potential solutions for this requirement, suppliers are required to provide a response for both.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council has a requirement for the provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera. The uploaded ITQ presents two potential solutions for this requirement, suppliers are required to provide a response for both.

Renewal: End of Contract Period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552548 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,970 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOOS2U |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552548
- 5 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548866
- 7 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546653

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548866&idx=1
  5th February 2026 - ITQ - Kerrera Waste Services 2026-2027 v4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548866&idx=2
  5th February 2026 - ABC GENERAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT_SERVICES
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548866&idx=3
  5th February 2026 - CONTRACTOR HEALTH SAFETY APPLICATION FORM Ver 7
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546653
  Provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera 2026 - Argyll and Bute Council has a requirement for the provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548866
  Provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera 2026 - Argyll and Bute Council has a requirement for the provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera. The uploaded ITQ presents two potential solutions for this requirement, suppliers are required to provide a response for both.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552548
  Provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera 2026 - Argyll and Bute Council has a requirement for the provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera. The uploaded ITQ presents two potential solutions for this requirement, suppliers are required to provide a response for both.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819905
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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