--- title: "Provision of food waste reprocessing" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832163" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832163" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832163.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832163.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-01" --- # Provision of food waste reprocessing Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832163 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832163) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832163.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by East Lothian Council seeks a service provider for the "Provision of food waste reprocessing." The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions closing on 1st July 2026. The procurement falls under the general public services category, specifically focusing on managing organic waste in East Lothian, a region defined by UKM73. The Council requires services compliant with BSI PAS 100/110 standards for waste treatment, delivered to the service provider’s facility. The procedure is an open format, allowing electronic submissions via the provided platform link. This opportunity disseminated from East Lothian Council at John Muir House in Haddington highlights the Council's commitment to sustainable waste management practices with a tender period expecting bids until July 2026. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses experienced in waste management, specifically those capable of handling and processing organic waste. Companies possessing necessary licences, such as a valid SEPA permit and APHA approval, are well-positioned to compete, especially those with proven financial stability and technical capacity as evidenced by past similar projects. The procurement explicitly invites businesses to showcase robust environmental management policies, emphasising the importance of climate consideration, quality assurance, and business continuity measures. By engaging with this project, businesses can leverage the chance to secure a contract with East Lothian Council, impacting community benefits and sustainable practices. Those companies innovating within the waste treatment space—providing efficient, compliant, and scalable solutions—stand to gain significantly from successful award outcomes. ## Notice East Lothian Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to provide capacity at a facility for the receipt and treatment to a standard which is deemed BSI PAS 100/110 compliant of separately collected food waste. Please note that the organic waste will be delivered by the Council to the Service Provider's nominated Treatment Facility or Reception Point using Council-operated vehicles. ### Lot Information Lot 1 East Lothian Council has a requirement to transfer for the treatment and recovery of approximately 70 tonnes of Organic Waste per week. This tonnage is indicative only and may vary over the duration of the Contract. No guarantee is given or implied as to the actual quantities of Organic Waste that may be delivered. Organic Waste will be delivered by the Council to the Service Provider's nominated Treatment Facility or Reception Point using Council-operated vehicles. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556906 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH41 3HA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | East Lothian | | Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir | | Westminster constituency | Lothian East | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 77120000 - Composting services - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services ## Release History - 1 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556906 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556906 Provision of food waste reprocessing - East Lothian Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to provide capacity at a facility for the receipt and treatment to a standard which is deemed BSI PAS 100/110 compliant of separately collected food waste. Please note that the organic waste will be delivered by the Council to the Service Provider's nominated Treatment Facility or Reception Point using Council-operated vehicles. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832163 - https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - 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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832163. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832163.json.