--- title: "Kerbside Fibres & Mixed Containers (Dumfries & Castle Douglas)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000833986" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833986" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833986.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833986.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-05" --- # Kerbside Fibres & Mixed Containers (Dumfries & Castle Douglas) Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833986 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833986) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833986.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Dumfries and Galloway Council for a tender titled "Kerbside Fibres & Mixed Containers (Dumfries & Castle Douglas)" under the industry category of general public services. The tender is focused on managing waste streams by receiving, treating, and disposing of resources in line with the waste hierarchy. This open procedure process is currently in the tender stage, and the procurement concerns two primary waste streams, divided into lots for fibres and containers, located in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway. The key deadline for submission is set for the 8th of July 2026 at 10:00 am, with the award period commencing on the same day. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in waste management services. It is ideal for companies capable of handling paper fibres and mixed waste containers, as they can bid for one or multiple lots. The contract spans an initial duration of 2.5 years with an option to extend, providing substantial period for business growth. Enterprises with appropriate waste carrier licences and capacities for electronic submissions could leverage this opportunity to expand their operations in the regional waste management sector. The procurement prioritises a combination of quality and cost, with criteria focusing 40% on quality and 60% on price, thus attracting competitive and quality-driven service providers. ## Notice The Council are seeking offers from suitably licenced service providers to receive, treat and/or dispose of a number of resource streams with a view to managing them in accordance with the waste hierarchy. The contract requirements are split into two waste streams over two separate lots as detailed within 'Kerbside Fibres & Mixed Containers Specification' within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and shown below. The contract(s) will be awarded on lot basis, with the Tenderer being able to bid for one, any or all of the lots without penalty. 1 - Fibres (mixed paper, card & cardboard) (Dumfries & Castle Douglas) 2 - Containers (metals, plastics & cartons) (Dumfries & Castle Douglas) ### Lot Information Fibres (mixed paper, card & cardboard) (Dumfries & Castle Douglas) This resource stream consists of all paper fibres collected at the kerbside in DGC's "Paper, Card and Cardboard" blue bins in the Nithsdale and Stewartry operational areas of Dumfries and Galloway and in skips from the HWRCs in these areas. This material is offered loose (i.e., not baled). This Lot will be collected by the winning bidder in their own (or a suitably qualified sub-contractor's) walking floor articulated vehicle, or another suitable vehicle type as agreed. (EWC 20 01 01) Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial 2.5 year period with an option to extend for a further 12-month period. Containers (metals, plastics & cartons) (Dumfries & Castle Douglas) This resource stream consists of all the containers dry recyclate stream (i.e., food & drink cans; plastic bottles, pots, tubs & trays; and food & drink cartons (aka 'Tetra-Paks')) collected at the kerbside in DGC's "Metals, Plastics and Cartons" red bins in the Nithsdale and Stewartry operational areas of Dumfries and Galloway and in skips from the HWRCs in these areas. This material is offered loose (i.e., not baled). This Lot will be collected by the winning bidder in their own (or a suitably qualified sub-contractor's) walking floor articulated vehicle, or another suitable vehicle type as agreed. (EWC 15 01 06) Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial 2.5 year period with an option to extend for a further 12-month period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557422 | | 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 | 5 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | On expiry of the contract term (intent for initial contract term is 2.5 years) and any exercised extensions. | ## 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 | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | DUMFRIES | | Post town | Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode | DG1 2HP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | | Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway | | Electoral ward | Nith | | Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway | | Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services - 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services - 90513100 - Household-refuse disposal services - 90514000 - Refuse recycling services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557422 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557422 Kerbside Fibres & Mixed Containers (Dumfries & Castle Douglas) - The Council are seeking offers from suitably licenced service providers to receive, treat and/or dispose of a number of resource streams with a view to managing them in accordance with the waste hierarchy. The contract requirements are split into two waste streams over two separate lots as detailed within 'Kerbside Fibres & Mixed Containers Specification' within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and shown below. The contract(s) will be awarded on lot basis, with the Tenderer being able to bid for one, any or all of the lots without penalty. 1 - Fibres (mixed paper, card & cardboard) (Dumfries & Castle Douglas) 2 - Containers (metals, plastics & cartons) (Dumfries & Castle Douglas) ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833986 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000833986. 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