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Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Islands of Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre

Details

Value
£1,068,006
Topic
Refuse and waste related services
Published
1 October 2026
Submission
2 November 2026in 1 month

Tender 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. Lot 2: Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Island of Sanday 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 Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands. The Contractor will be required to provide “kerbside” 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 ‘kerbside’ domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of ‘bulky’ waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.. 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. Lot 3: Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Island of Stronsay 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 Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands. The Contractor will be required to provide “kerbside” 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 ‘kerbside’ domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of ‘bulky’ waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.. 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. Lot 4: Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Island of Westray 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 Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands. The Contractor will be required to provide “kerbside” 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 ‘kerbside’ domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of ‘bulky’ waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.. 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. Lot 5: Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Island of North Ronaldsay 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 Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands. The Contractor will be required to provide “kerbside” 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 ‘kerbside’ domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of ‘bulky’ waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.. 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. Lot 6: Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Island of Papa Westray 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 Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands. The Contractor will be required to provide “kerbside” 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 ‘kerbside’ domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of ‘bulky’ waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.. 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. Lot 7: Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Islands of Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre 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 Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands. The Contractor will be required to provide “kerbside” 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 ‘kerbside’ domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of ‘bulky’ waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.. 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. Lot 1: Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Island of Eday 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 Environment Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands. The Contractor will be required to provide “kerbside” 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 ‘kerbside’ domestic, commercial and litter bin residual waste collections, provide scheduled special collections of ‘bulky’ waste items and the supply and delivery of consumables to enable service provision and service user participation.. 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.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published1 October 2026
    Current notice
  2. Next: Submission date2 November 2026in 1 month

About the buyer

Orkney Islands Council is the local authority for the Orkney Islands, and buys through a dedicated procurement service led by a service manager. Contract opportunities are advertised on the Public Contracts Scotland Portal, with larger opportunities also published on Find a Tender. Construction works are sourced through a Dynamic Purchasing System open to approved contractors. Smaller purchases are assessed directly by individual council officers, with formal written quotations sought above a lower threshold. A public contracts register lists the council's current and past agreements. Suppliers must also meet a sustainable procurement policy covering environmental and social standards.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Orkney Islands Council's contract awards have been in repair and maintenance, transport equipment and architectural and engineering services.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 90500000 · Refuse and waste related services
  • 90511000 · Refuse collection services
  • 90511200 · Household-refuse collection services

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