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title: "Provision of research into plastic collection and reprocessing opportunities"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837521"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD"
published: "2026-07-16"
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# Provision of research into plastic collection and reprocessing opportunities

Buyer: ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837521

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## Summary

Zero Waste Scotland Ltd, located in Stirling, is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Provision of research into plastic collection and reprocessing opportunities." The procurement falls under the Environmental Protection industry category and aims to explore ways to collect and reprocess a wider range of plastics from Scottish local authorities. The tender stage is currently active, following an open procedure for service procurement. Key dates include the submission deadline on 27th August 2026 at 14:00 GMT, with the project commencing immediately after. The contract holds a value of £70,000 and will be managed electronically via Public Contracts Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in environmental consultancy, waste management, and plastic reprocessing technologies. Companies with experience in conducting research and developing sustainable waste management strategies are ideally positioned to take advantage of this contract. Engaging with Zero Waste Scotland could provide a platform for growth in the public sector while contributing to environmental objectives in Scotland. Given the long duration of the contract period, there is potential for continued collaboration and future renewals, allowing sustained business integration and development.

## Notice

Zero Waste Scotland invites you to tender for the provision of services to investigate opportunities for collecting a wider range of plastics from Scottish local authorities by assessing options for reprocessing and availability of end markets.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Zero Waste Scotland invites you to tender for the provision of services to investigate opportunities for collecting a wider range of plastics from Scottish local authorities by assessing options for reprocessing and availability of end markets.. Please see documents on PCS-Tender

Renewal: 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560289 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 1QZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling North |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560289

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560289
  Provision of research into plastic collection and reprocessing opportunities - Zero Waste Scotland invites you to tender for the provision of services to investigate opportunities for collecting a wider range of plastics from Scottish local authorities by assessing options for reprocessing and availability of end markets.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837521
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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