Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
UK
Telephone: +44 1414888230
E-mail: Environment@scotland-excel.org.uk
NUTS: UKM83
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers
Reference number: 0425
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34928480
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
50 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
2 Wheeled Bins
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44613600
39224340
42914000
34928480
30216130
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.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.
II.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Wheeled and Non-Wheeled Containers over 500L
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39224340
42914000
39713300
34928480
30216130
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.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.
II.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Kerbside Boxes and Reusable Sacks
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42914000
34928480
18930000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.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.
II.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Kitchen Waste
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30216130
39224340
42914000
34928480
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.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.
II.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Urban Waste
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30216130
39224340
42914000
39713300
34928400
34928480
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.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.
II.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Virgin and Recycled Sacks and Liners
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34928480
42914000
18930000
19640000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.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.
II.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Compostable Sacks and Liners
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34928480
42914000
18930000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.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.
II.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Refurbishment of Bins
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45453100
34928480
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.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.
II.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/07/2025
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
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)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/05/2025