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title: "RFI Skip Hire - Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825081"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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# RFI Skip Hire - Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825081

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## Summary

Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council are in the planning stage for a public procurement process, inviting responses for a Request for Information (RFI) on skip hire services. The tender, titled "RFI Skip Hire - Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council," aims to procure services related to the collection, recycling, and disposal of various waste streams in Aberdeen and its surrounding regions. The procurement method is a tender, with significant focus on services in the industry category of general public services. The location for delivery includes areas within Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, identified under the CPV code 90500000 for waste services. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by 31st March 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses within the waste management and recycling sectors, especially those with capacities to handle diverse waste streams such as general waste, timber, and glass, along with specialised materials like bitumen and gully waste. Companies with experience in logistic planning to deliver and collect skips in urban and rural settings will find themselves well-suited for this contract, making it ideal for expanding into regional waste management activities. The required transparent processing, compliance with environmental regulations, and ability to manage different waste volumes signal a need for proficient service providers poised for growth in the Scottish market.

## Notice

Skip hire for collection recycling and disposal of various waste streams.

### Lot Information

Skip Hire - Aberdeen City Council

This Lot covers the provision of skip hire services to support operational requirements across Aberdeen City Council sites, and depots. Suppliers will be required to provide delivery, collection, exchange, transport, and compliant processing of a range of recycling and residual waste streams, including general waste, timber, inert waste, glass, green waste, WEEE, cardboard, and other materials identified in the RFI. Service responsiveness is essential due to city centre access constraints, high density operational sites, and multi service waste generation from Environmental, Building, Roads, and Fleet operations. Suppliers must provide compliant duty of care documentation, full transparency of downstream treatment, and regular reporting of recycling and landfill diversion performance.

Skip Hire - Aberdeenshire North

This Lot covers skip hire services for the northern region of Aberdeenshire, including rural, coastal, and remote operational sites. Services include the delivery, uplift, exchange, and compliant disposal of mixed and segregated waste streams generated by council operations. Due to the geographic spread, suppliers must demonstrate strong logistical capability, contingency planning for remote access, and the ability to maintain reliable lead times. Waste handling requirements mirror those in the RFI and business case, including segregation, waste transfer documentation, downstream treatment transparency, and support for council environmental and regulatory commitments.

Skip Hire - Aberdeenshire South

This Lot covers skip hire services for the southern region of Aberdeenshire, supporting various services across semi rural and rural locations. The supplier must provide skips of various sizes, timely collection and exchange, compliant waste transport and disposal, and auditable evidence of recycling and recovery performance. The service must account for varying waste volumes due to infrastructure works, seasonal peaks, ongoing developments, and operational maintenance activities across the region. Suppliers must also demonstrate compliance with Scottish waste legislation and SEPA licensing requirements.

Bitumen (Roading Waste Streams)

This Lot covers the acceptance by the supplier of bitumen related waste streams arising from road surfacing and civil engineering works carried out by Roads Services. The Council may elect to collect and deliver the material directly to the supplier on a daily basis for processing and disposal. The Council may however require the provision of suitable containers and handling methods for the collection of asphalt, tar containing materials, and other bituminous road waste, ensuring compliant segregation, transport, and processing. Due to the regulatory requirements associated with road construction waste, suppliers must demonstrate appropriate downstream treatment routes, full duty of care compliance, traceability of materials, and the ability to service both urban and rural roadworks programmes.

Gull & Desanding Mats

This Lot covers the acceptance by the supplier of waste related to gully clearing, desanding, and drainage maintenance carried out by Roads and Environmental Services. The Council may elect to collect and deliver the material directly to the supplier on a daily basis for processing and disposal. Or the Council may require the provision of suitable skips/containers and associated waste uplift services related to gully clearing, desanding, and drainage maintenance carried out by Roads and Environmental Services. Waste streams may include sand, silt, debris, and materials collected from drainage infrastructure. Suppliers must demonstrate suitable handling capabilities for wet, dense, or contaminated materials; provide compliant disposal routes; and supply auditable downstream documentation. Responsive service is required to support scheduled and reactive drainage maintenance in Aberdeen City.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550623 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,356,000 |
| 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 | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550623

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550623&idx=1
  27th February 2026 - Request for Information (RFI) Skip Hire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550623&idx=2
  27th February 2026 - Attachment 1 - Skip Site Locations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550623&idx=3
  27th February 2026 - Attachment 2 - RFI Indicative Pricing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550623
  RFI Skip Hire - Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council - Skip hire for collection recycling and disposal of various waste streams.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825081
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=825081
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00231

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