TRANSPORTATION AND REPROCESSING OF A RANGE OF RECYCLABLES FROM HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING CENTRES

Description: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council would like to invite tenders for the safe removal and recycling/reprocessing/reuse and disposal of a range of recyclables from the Council's Household Recycling Centres for the period of 1 December 2025 - 30 November 2027 with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. The waste streams included in this contract are as follows: * LOT 1 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE * LOT 2 TIMBER * LOT 3 SOIL * LOT 4 PAINT * LOT 5 PLASTERBOARD * LOT 6 CARPETS * LOT 7 MATTRESSES * LOT 8 GAS CYLINDERS * LOT 9 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS * LOT 10 HARD PLASTICS INCLUDING PLASTIC BOTTLES * LOT 11 GENERAL WASTE TRANSPORTATION * LOT 12 LOADING AND TRANSPORTATION (read more...)

Summary: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has awarded contracts for the transportation, recycling, and reprocessing of various recyclables from its Household Recycling Centres, encompassing lots that include construction waste, timber, paint, and others. The procurement process follows an open procedure, compliant with Northern Irish devolved regulations under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations. The contract term runs from 17 December 2025 to 30 November 2027, with a possible extension of up to 24 months based on performance. The suppliers include McKinstry Skip Hire Ltd, Metcollect Limited, McKenzies (NI) Limited, and R. Heatrick Limited, with the buyer being Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, located in the United Kingdom.

Removal, Recycling, Reprocessing, and Recovery of a Range of Recyclables

Description: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is currently using various contractors to provide the safe removal and recycling, reprocessing and recovery of a range of recyclables from our five Household Recycling Centres located across the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough area. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is committed to improving and minimising its impact on the environment by using environmentally friendly materials, practices and technologies where available. The Council is also committed to the Waste Hierarchy as stated in the revised Waste Framework Directive and encourages proposals from companies using practices to move the treatment of the waste up the Hierarchy. The service provision will include the following services: * Transportation and recycling, reprocessing and recovery from Household Recycling Centres * Transportation and reuse of a range of recyclables from (read more...)

Summary: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has awarded contracts for the transportation, recycling, and reprocessing of various recyclables from its Household Recycling Centres, encompassing lots that include construction waste, timber, paint, and others. The procurement process follows an open procedure, compliant with Northern Irish devolved regulations under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations. The contract term runs from 17 December 2025 to 30 November 2027, with a possible extension of up to 24 months based on performance. The suppliers include McKinstry Skip Hire Ltd, Metcollect Limited, McKenzies (NI) Limited, and R. Heatrick Limited, with the buyer being Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, located in the United Kingdom.

Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Maintenance of a Range of Vehicles

Description: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council would like to appoint contractors to a framework for the supply, delivery, and maintenance of a wide range of vehicles for the period of 26 June 2025 - 31 May 2027 with the option to extend for up to 24 months, subject to performance and review. The framework will include the following lots: Lot 1 - Up to & including 3.5T vehicles Lot 2 - Over 3.5T up to & including 8T Vehicles Lot 3 - Over 8T up to & including 18T Vehicles Lot 4 - Approx 5T Small Sweepers Lot 5 - Approx 16T Large Sweepers Lot 6 - Refuse Collection Vehicles (typically 26T) Lot 7 - 32T Hookloader Vehicles Lot 8 - Other Specialist Vehicles

Summary: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has awarded a framework contract for the supply, delivery, and maintenance of a range of vehicles, effective from 26 June 2025 until 31 May 2027, with an option to extend for up to 24 additional months. This procurement, classified under CPV code 34100000 for motor vehicles, encompasses various lots, including vehicles of different sizes and types like sweepers and refuse collection vehicles. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the framework agreement involves multiple suppliers, maximizing business participation. This tender is significant for businesses located in or servicing the UKN0D region, under the goods procurement category. The award phase is active as of June 2025, which marks the beginning of the supply contract implementation.

Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Maintenance of a Range of Vehicles

Description: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council would like to appoint contractors to a framework for the supply, delivery, and maintenance of a wide range of vehicles for the period of 15 April 2025 - 30 April 2027 with the option to extend for up to 24 months, subject to performance and review. The framework will include the following lots: Lot 1 - Up to & including 3.5T vehicles Lot 2 - Over 3.5T up to & including 8T Vehicles Lot 3 - Over 8T up to & including 18T Vehicles Lot 4 - Approx 5T Small Sweepers Lot 5 - Approx 16T Large Sweepers Lot 6 - Refuse Collection Vehicles (typically 26T) Lot 7 - 32T Hookloader Vehicles Lot 8 - Other Specialist Vehicles

Summary: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has awarded a framework contract for the supply, delivery, and maintenance of a range of vehicles, effective from 26 June 2025 until 31 May 2027, with an option to extend for up to 24 additional months. This procurement, classified under CPV code 34100000 for motor vehicles, encompasses various lots, including vehicles of different sizes and types like sweepers and refuse collection vehicles. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the framework agreement involves multiple suppliers, maximizing business participation. This tender is significant for businesses located in or servicing the UKN0D region, under the goods procurement category. The award phase is active as of June 2025, which marks the beginning of the supply contract implementation.

Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Maintenance of a Range of Vehicles

Description: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council would like to appoint contractors to a framework for the supply, delivery, and maintenance of a wide range of vehicles for the period of 15 April 2025 - 30 April 2027 with the option to extend for up to 24 months, subject to performance and review. The framework will include the following lots: Lot 1 - Up to & including 3.5T vehicles Lot 2 - Over 3.5T up to & including 8T Vehicles Lot 3 - Over 8T up to & including 18T Vehicles Lot 4 - Approx 5T Small Sweepers Lot 5 - Approx 16T Large Sweepers Lot 6 - Refuse Collection Vehicles (typically 26T) Lot 7 - 32T Hookloader Vehicles

Summary: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has awarded a framework contract for the supply, delivery, and maintenance of a range of vehicles, effective from 26 June 2025 until 31 May 2027, with an option to extend for up to 24 additional months. This procurement, classified under CPV code 34100000 for motor vehicles, encompasses various lots, including vehicles of different sizes and types like sweepers and refuse collection vehicles. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the framework agreement involves multiple suppliers, maximizing business participation. This tender is significant for businesses located in or servicing the UKN0D region, under the goods procurement category. The award phase is active as of June 2025, which marks the beginning of the supply contract implementation.

STORAGE, ASSEMBLY, UPLIFT, AND DELIVERY OF VARIOUS WASTE CONTAINERS

Description: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council invites tenders for a Contractor to assemble, uplift and deliver of a range of containers as part of a rollout of a waste and recycling scheme for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, with a view of harmonising waste collection services, so all residents in the Borough receive the same waste collection services by October 2025. The anticipated start date for the rollout is 1 September 2025 and the rollout should be completed within 6-8 weeks from the start date.

Summary: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for services related to refuse and waste management, with a focus on the storage, assembly, uplift, and delivery of various waste containers. The contracting process progressed through several stages, resulting in an active contract signed on 6th May 2025 for this project, which is expected to begin on 1st September 2025. The rollout aims to harmonise waste collection services across the borough, targeting completion by October 2025. Avenue Recycling Ltd has been identified as the active supplier for this undertaking. The procurement followed an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process. This initiative will serve the region classified as UKN0D.

Technical Preparedness Study - Hydrogen Blends in the Northern Ireland Gas Distribution Networks

Description: The Northern Ireland Gas Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) (i.e. firmus energy (Distribution) Limited (firmus energy networks), Phoenix Energy Group Limited and SGN Evolve Network Limited), along with Transmission System Operators - Mutual Energy and Gas Networks Ireland (UK) - have established a pathway to decarbonise the NI Gas Network by 2050. To support this pathway, we have developed an extensive programme of research projects to support our preparations to accommodate large volumes of renewable gas. The objective of this project is to establish the readiness of NI's gas distribution networks to accept hydrogen and natural gas blends including assessment of pressure reduction stations, primary meter installations and the impacts on larger end user downstream systems. The project will aim at the outset, to maximise the draw down of (read more...)

Summary: Firmus Energy (Distribution) Limited (Firmus Energy Networks) is initiating a procurement process for a technical preparedness study on hydrogen blends in the Northern Ireland Gas Distribution Networks. This tender falls under the research services category and is being conducted through an open procedure as per the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. The project aims to evaluate the readiness of Northern Ireland's gas distribution infrastructure to integrate hydrogen and natural gas blends. The tender period concludes on 18th April 2025, with subsequent bid opening and award stages on the same day. The estimated commencement of the contract is 1st August 2025. Interested parties must register their details to obtain procurement documentation.

Framework for the Provision of Electrical Maintenance

Description: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council wishes to appoint suitably experienced Contractors to a framework for the provision of electrical services across the Council's asset portfolio, comprising of approximately 105 properties, including, but not limited to leisure facilities, administration and civic buildings, community centres, public conveniences, cemeteries, Household Recycling Centres, depots, sporting pavilions, stadiums, tourist centres, restaurants, car parks and heritage sites. The contract period will be 13 May 2025 to 30 April 2027 with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review. The Contract will deliver a response and routine maintenance service, including adaptation, refurbishment and minor project work.

Summary: The Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a framework regarding the provision of electrical maintenance services, valued at £6,000,000. This initiative is designed to encompass routine and response maintenance services for a diverse portfolio of approximately 105 sites, including leisure facilities, civic buildings, and public amenity spaces across the Antrim and Newtownabbey region (UKN0D). The process followed an open procurement method and has successfully advanced to the award stage as of 17 June 2025, with the contracting framework effective from 13 May 2025 to 30 April 2027, with an optional two-year extension based on performance reviews.

LEGIONELLA MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT COUNCIL SITES

Description: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced firm to complete Legionella Written Control Schemes, Risk Assessments and Monitoring Procedures for the period of 13 May 2025 - 30 April 2028 with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review.

Summary: The Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has completed a procurement for Legionella Management Services at Council Sites, awarding the contract to Graham Asset Management Ltd. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 71600000 for technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, is within the services category and located in the UK region of Northern Ireland. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the process was completed by 20th May 2025, with a contract start date of that same day. The initial contract period spans from 20th May 2025 to 31st May 2028, and there is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review.

STORAGE, ASSEMBLY, UPLIFT, AND DELIVERY OF VARIOUS WASTE CONTAINERS

Description: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council invites tenders for a Contractor to store, assemble, uplift and deliver of a range of containers as part of a rollout of a waste and recycling scheme for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, with a view of harmonising waste collection services, so all residents in the Borough receive the same waste collection services by June 2025. The anticipated start date for the rollout is 1 May 2025 and the rollout should be completed within 6-8 weeks from the start date.

Summary: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for services related to refuse and waste management, with a focus on the storage, assembly, uplift, and delivery of various waste containers. The contracting process progressed through several stages, resulting in an active contract signed on 6th May 2025 for this project, which is expected to begin on 1st September 2025. The rollout aims to harmonise waste collection services across the borough, targeting completion by October 2025. Avenue Recycling Ltd has been identified as the active supplier for this undertaking. The procurement followed an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process. This initiative will serve the region classified as UKN0D.