Construction Contract Leads
Scotland
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 7
Status Active
Published 1st Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-02acfb |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Household-refuse collection services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £1,068,006 |
Scotland
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 7
Status Active
Published 1st Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-02acfb |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Household-refuse collection services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £1,068,006 |
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Orkney Islands Council
Council Offices, School Place
Kirkwall
KW15 1NY
Contact
Denise Link
Denise.link [at] orkney.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 01856873535
Fax
+44 01856876158
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM65 - Orkney Islands
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
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
Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Islands of Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre
Reference number
OIC/PROC/2400
II.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirement under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands of Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre within the Orkney Island Group.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 拢1,068,006
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
7
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Bidders may submit a bid for one or for any number of LOTS, there is no limit on which LOTS could be combined.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Island of Sanday
Lot No
2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM65 - Orkney Islands
Main site or place of performance
Island of Sanday
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Orkney Islands Council (鈥渢he Authority鈥�) has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirement under the Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands.
The Contractor will be required to provide 鈥渒erbside鈥� collections, including the delivery of associated consumables to service users, and other services for the Island of Sanday.
In summary these services to comprise of the provision of weekly 鈥榢erbside鈥� domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of 鈥榖ulky鈥� waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Method Statement / Weighting: 24
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Employment / Weighting: 3
Price - Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 拢219,745
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month options to extend which will be at the discretion of the Council.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information
The new contract will be for a five year duration commencing 20 December 2026 with an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 5 year duration.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Island of Stronsay
Lot No
3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM65 - Orkney Islands
Main site or place of performance
Island of Stronsay
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Orkney Islands Council (鈥渢he Authority鈥�) has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirement under the Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands.
The Contractor will be required to provide 鈥渒erbside鈥� collections, including the delivery of associated consumables to service users, and other services for the Island of Stronsay.
In summary these services to comprise of the provision of weekly 鈥榢erbside鈥� domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of 鈥榖ulky鈥� waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Method Statement / Weighting: 24
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Employment / Weighting: 3
Price - Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 拢149,584
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month options to extend which will be at the discretion of the Council.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information
The new contract will be for a five year duration commencing 20 December 2026 with an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 5 year duration.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Island of Westray
Lot No
4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM65 - Orkney Islands
Main site or place of performance
Island of Westray
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Orkney Islands Council (鈥渢he Authority鈥�) has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirement under the Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands.
The Contractor will be required to provide 鈥渒erbside鈥� collections, including the delivery of associated consumables to service users, and other services for the Island of Westray.
In summary these services to comprise of the provision of weekly 鈥榢erbside鈥� domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of 鈥榖ulky鈥� waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Method Statement / Weighting: 24
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Employment / Weighting: 3
Price - Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 拢198,291
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month options to extend which will be at the discretion of the Council.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information
The new contract will be for a five year duration commencing 20 December 2026 with an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 5 year duration.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Island of North Ronaldsay
Lot No
5
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM65 - Orkney Islands
Main site or place of performance
Island of North Ronaldsay
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Orkney Islands Council (鈥渢he Authority鈥�) has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirement under the Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands.
The Contractor will be required to provide 鈥渒erbside鈥� collections, including the delivery of associated consumables to service users, and other services for the Island of North Ronaldsay.
In summary these services to comprise of the provision of weekly 鈥榢erbside鈥� domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of 鈥榖ulky鈥� waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Method Statement / Weighting: 24
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Employment / Weighting: 3
Price - Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 拢133,375
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month options to extend which will be at the discretion of the Council.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information
The new contract will be for a five year duration commencing 20 December 2026 with an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 5 year duration.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Island of Papa Westray
Lot No
6
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM65 - Orkney Islands
Main site or place of performance
Island of Papa Westray
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Orkney Islands Council (鈥渢he Authority鈥�) has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirement under the Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands.
The Contractor will be required to provide 鈥渒erbside鈥� collections, including the delivery of associated consumables to service users, and other services for the Island of Papa Westray.
In summary these services to comprise of the provision of weekly 鈥榢erbside鈥� domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of 鈥榖ulky鈥� waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 3
Price - Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 拢133,375
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month options to extend which will be at the discretion of the Council.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information
The new contract will be for a five year duration commencing 20 December 2026 with an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 5 year duration.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Islands of Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre
Lot No
7
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM65 - Orkney Islands
Main site or place of performance
Islands of Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Orkney Islands Council (鈥渢he Authority鈥�) has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirement under the Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands.
The Contractor will be required to provide 鈥渒erbside鈥� collections, including the delivery of associated consumables to service users, and other services for the Islands of Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre.
In summary these services to comprise of the provision of weekly 鈥榢erbside鈥� domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of 鈥榖ulky鈥� waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Method Statement / Weighting: 24
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Employment / Weighting: 3
Price - Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 拢151,237
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month options to extend which will be at the discretion of the Council.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information
The new contract will be for a five year duration commencing 1 January 2027 with an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 5 year duration.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Island of Eday
Lot No
1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services
- 90511000 - Refuse collection services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM65 - Orkney Islands
Main site or place of performance
Island of Eday.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Orkney Islands Council (鈥渢he Authority鈥�) has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirement under the Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands.
The Contractor will be required to provide 鈥渒erbside鈥� collections, including the delivery of associated consumables to service users, and other services for the Island of Eday.
In summary these services to comprise of the provision of weekly 鈥榢erbside鈥� domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of 鈥榖ulky鈥� waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Method Statement / Weighting: 24
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Employment / Weighting: 3
Price - Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 拢82,397
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month options to extend which will be at the discretion of the Council.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information
The new contract will be for a five year duration commencing 24 January 2027 with an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 5 year duration.
Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
As stated in the procurement documentation.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD (Scotland) module.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD (Scotland) module.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As detailed within the procurement documentation.
Section IV. Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-013512
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
2 November 2026
Local time
12:00pm
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
2 November 2026
Local time
12:30pm
Place
PCS Postbox Opening - Via Teams
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Three Officers with delegated authority via Teams
Section VI. Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: July / August 2031
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Orkney Islands Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any stage and not award a Contract. The expenditure, work or effort undertaken by bidders prior to the award of any Contract is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders.
Late tenders will not be considered by the Council and all questions are to be submitted via the Questions and Answers section of this Contract advertisement on PCS.
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session.
Tenderers should complete the SPD (Scotland) contained with the SPD Module attached to this notice.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:844282)
Download the ESPD document here:
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Sheriffs Court
Watergate
Kirkwall
KW15 1PD
Telephone
+44 01856872110
Country
United Kingdom
