Planning

Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers

  • Scotland Excel

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-024663

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-051d2e

Published 22 May 2025, 12:00pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Scotland Excel

Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street

Paisley

PA1 1AR

Email

Environment@scotland-excel.org.uk

Telephone

+44 1414888230

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers

Reference number

0425

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for the Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers, for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate members.

It is anticipated this framework will incorporate various container types, such as, but not limited to, 2 wheeled bins, wheeled and non-wheeled containers over 500L, kerbside boxes, kitchen caddy’s and sacks and liners.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £50,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

2 Wheeled Bins

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44613600 - Wheeled containers
  • 39224340 - Bins
  • 42914000 - Recycling equipment
  • 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
  • 30216130 - Barcode readers

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of various sized 2 wheeled container bins. This includes, but not limited to the supply of HDPE wheeled plastic bins and parts, printing and associated accessories to depots and/or households within Scotland.

two.2.14) Additional information

NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Wheeled and Non-Wheeled Containers over 500L

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 39224340 - Bins
  • 42914000 - Recycling equipment
  • 39713300 - Rubbish compactors
  • 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
  • 30216130 - Barcode readers

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of various sized wheeled and non wheeled containers over 500 Litres. This includes, but not limited to the supply of HDPE and galvanised steel bins/containers, bottle banks and other large waste containers, parts, printing and associated accessories to depots within Scotland.

two.2.14) Additional information

NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Kerbside Boxes and Reusable Sacks

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 42914000 - Recycling equipment
  • 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
  • 18930000 - Sacks and bags

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3 is anticipated to be for supply and delivery of various sized kerbside boxes and reusable sacks. This includes, but not limited to the supply of kerbside boxes and reusable sacks and associated printing and accessories to depots within Scotland.

two.2.14) Additional information

NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Kitchen Waste

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 30216130 - Barcode readers
  • 39224340 - Bins
  • 42914000 - Recycling equipment
  • 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4 is anticipated to be for supply and delivery of various sized kitchen waste containers. This includes, but not limited to the supply of waste containers and associated printing and accessories to depots within Scotland.

two.2.14) Additional information

NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Urban Waste

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 30216130 - Barcode readers
  • 39224340 - Bins
  • 42914000 - Recycling equipment
  • 39713300 - Rubbish compactors
  • 34928400 - Urban furniture
  • 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5 is anticipated to be for supply and delivery of various sized urban waste containers. This includes, but not limited to the supply of urban waste containers, pole mounted bins, free standing bins, dog waste bins, novelty bins, multiple bin container housings and associated printing and accessories to depots within Scotland.

two.2.14) Additional information

NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Virgin and Recycled Sacks and Liners

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
  • 42914000 - Recycling equipment
  • 18930000 - Sacks and bags
  • 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 6 is anticipated to be for supply and delivery of various sized virgin and recycled sacks and liners, with associated printing options to depots within Scotland.

two.2.14) Additional information

NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Compostable Sacks and Liners

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
  • 42914000 - Recycling equipment
  • 18930000 - Sacks and bags

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 7 is anticipated to be for supply and delivery of various sized compostable sacks and liners, with associated printing options to depots within Scotland.

two.2.14) Additional information

NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Refurbishment of Bins

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45453100 - Refurbishment work
  • 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 8 is anticipated to be for the refurbishment of bins of varying type, condition and used for various council related services.

two.2.14) Additional information

NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

31 July 2025


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tender opportunity on behalf of all 32 Scottish Councils, associate members, together with any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland) Act 2014.

For more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk

At this stage there is an opportunity for all interested parties to complete an accompanying survey (Please use the following link): https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScotlandExcel1/SupplyAndDeliveryOfRecycleAndRefuseContainersPINSurvey and subsequently meet with Scotland Excel to discuss the upcoming framework.

We would like to invite suppliers to contact Scotland Excel to arrange an individual meeting to take place over Microsoft teams. Meetings will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please email Environment@scotland-excel.org.uk or complete the relevant section of the survey if you are interested in arranging a meeting.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=797062.

(SC Ref:797062)