Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
North Ayrshire Council
Cunninghame House, Friars Croft
Irvine
KA12 8EE
UK
Telephone: +44 1294310000
E-mail: fionawilson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM93
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Wheeled Bin/Waste Container Delivery, Repair, Exchange and Return Service
II.1.2) Main CPV code
90500000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NAC are exploring the possibility of appointing a supplier to help support the council’s various waste collection services by delivering a lid replacement programme, and delivering exchanging, and removing new and replacement containers at properties in North Ayrshire. Containers will be stored on Council premises and remain the property of the Council until passed to the supplier.
North Ayrshire Council (NAC) seek to engage with the market about this potential future contract opportunity.
Initial investigations are being conducted into the feasibility of this scheme. Responses to this PIN will form the basis of a feasibility study.
NAC welcomes expressions of interest from suppliers, by completing the questionnaire below and returning to fionawilson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business 06/01/25
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The successful supplier would be expected to deliver, remove and exchange bins and food waste caddies to/from domestic and commercial address from/to secure storage facilities. The supplier will be required to deliver these bins to domestic and commercial properties in line with a Daily Schedule of Work, ensuring deliveries are accompanied with a Delivery Notice which is to be posted through the residents letterbox and the serial number referenced on the delivery list.
The supplier will be required to:
- Collect and accept delivery of two and four wheeled bins on a tail lift vehicle in conjunction with a council representative at a designated site in North Ayrshire
- Attach wheels and axels onto each plastic bin where required prior to delivery at properties. Remove bins where required.
- Drop off bins that are removed from domestic properties, trade properties or recycling sites, which are contaminated or full of waste, at a designated site in North Ayrshire for emptying, washing out and cleaning by the Council
- Carry out a lid replacement programme by attaching lids to plastic wheeled bins at domestic properties
- Repair returned plastic bins for re-use, where there is damage to lid or axles.
The supplier will be required to collect bins even if they are full or contain waste. Additional tasks may include:
- Delivery of information packs to households when bins are delivered
- Posting of delivery notices
- Attachment of adhesive information stickers to the lid or body of the bin
A market engagement day will be held on 14/01/25 to provide an opportunity for interested suppliers to meet with the council to discuss the requirements. The engagement day will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
03/03/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The market engagement day will be held on Tuesday 14th January 2025 via Microsoft Teams from 11am to 12pm. Interested parties should complete the questionnaire attached to this form and return to fionawilson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk by 06/01/24.
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=784816.
(SC Ref:784816)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/12/2024