AwardedAwarded 14 July 2026

CivTech 11 - Challenge 11.3 - How can technology reduce the environmental and social impact of litter at Arrochar?

The GRAB Trust (Group for Recycling in Argyll and Bute Trust Limited) · Central government

In brief

The GRAB Trust (Group for Recycling in Argyll and Bute Trust Limited) awarded IT and software work to 4c Design Limited on 14 July 2026.

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What the notice says

Arrochar, a Scottish beauty spot at Loch Long, was designated a ‘litter sink’ by the Scottish Government in 2017. The problem of litter gathering at the head of the Loch has been getting worse over decades and has reached a point where it creates a damaging effect on the area, its environment, wildlife, visitors, and on the Local Community. Arrochar is perhaps the most publicised but far from the only ‘Litter Sink’ in Scotland. Manual mechanical methods are challenging and costly, and so this Challenge seeks to develop new, sustainable ways of tackling a national issue, starting with Arrochar.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
4c Design Limited (SME)
5 bids received
£550,000

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · notice 085327-2026

About the buyer

  1. PURCON 5035 Retail Supply Partnership

    University of East AngliaEast of EnglandFood and drink supplies, IT services and software

    Closing soonLess than an hour leftExpress interest

    £9mestimated
  2. SIEM/SOAR Solution for Jisc Security Operations Centre

    JiscUK-wideIT services and software

    Closing soon12 hours leftExpress interest

    £9.25mestimated
  3. Google Products & Services Reseller Framework Agreement

    Digital Health & Care WalesWalesIT services and software, Telecoms and networks

    Closing soon12 hours leftSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £15mframework ceiling
  4. The Provision of Access to Media Monitoring Services

    Cabinet OfficeUK-wideIT services and software

    Closing soon12 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £40kestimated
  5. King's Trust DBS and Vetting Services

    The King's TrustUK-wideFinancial services and insurance, IT services and software

    Closing soon12 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £65kestimated

From notice 085327-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.