--- title: "Provision of West Ardnamurchan Refuse & Recycling Collections" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000845866" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000845866" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000845866.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000845866.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "The Highland Council" published: "2026-10-16" --- # Provision of West Ardnamurchan Refuse & Recycling Collections Buyer: The Highland Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000845866 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000845866) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000845866.json) ## Summary Highland Council is seeking a contractor to provide refuse and recycling collection services in West Ardnamurchan. The work also includes facilitating the operation of the Kilchoan Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station. This is a waste collection and recycling services requirement, covering both regular collections and support for local waste facilities. The services are to be delivered in West Ardnamurchan, including at the Kilchoan facilities. Suppliers whose operations can cover this area and who can manage both collections and the running of waste sites may find the scope relevant. The requirement is intended to deliver environmental, social and economic benefits alongside the waste services, including outcomes that support inclusive growth, the local economy and the environment. The buyer invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic bid submission. The contract is due to run from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030, with a possible 12-month renewal. Bids were due by 16 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC; the bid opening was scheduled for the same time. Evaluation is weighted 60% on price and 40% on quality. The procurement is arranged as a single lot, and variant bids are not allowed. Bidders must provide general and relevant business-area turnover for the previous three financial years. The stated insurance requirements are £10 million each for employers’ liability and public liability, and £20 million for third-party motor vehicle liability. The contract value is not included in the stated terms. This requirement is suited to waste and recycling operators able to deliver collection services in West Ardnamurchan and support the operation of a household recycling centre and waste transfer station. Bidders must provide two relevant examples of services delivered in the past three years, demonstrating applicable experience. The contractor must ensure drivers hold full, valid driving licences and, where applicable, the required Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC). The buyer also requires turnover information covering the bidder’s overall business and the relevant service area, and will assess bidders’ credit ratings. Staff names and qualifications must be provided. Suppliers should be able to meet the specified insurance requirements and sustain the service over a multi-year contract, with the possibility of an extension. Community benefits, including environmental, social and economic outcomes, form part of the requirement. ## Notice The Highland Council requires a contractor to operate refuse and recycling collections in West Ardnamurchan and facilitate the running of the Kilchoan Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Highland Council requires a contractor to operate refuse and recycling collections in West Ardnamurchan and facilitate the running of the Kilchoan Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station. 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=OCT566801 | | 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 | 16 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 | | 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 | The Highland Council | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Postcode area | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 5NX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566801 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566801 Provision of West Ardnamurchan Refuse & Recycling Collections - The Highland Council requires a contractor to operate refuse and recycling collections in West Ardnamurchan and facilitate the running of the Kilchoan Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=845866 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000845866 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.highland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=845866 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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