Closing soon3 days left · closes midday, Monday 16 November 2026

Provision of West Ardnamurchan Refuse & Recycling Collections

The Highland Council · Local authority

In brief

The Highland Council is looking for suppliers for waste work (Scotland).

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 January 2027.

Bids close at midday, Monday 16 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
midday, Monday 16 November 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 40% · Price 60%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 21 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Highland Council requires a contractor to operate refuse and recycling collections in West Ardnamurchan and facilitate the running of the Kilchoan Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
  3. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 16 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Contract notice · notice 097853-2026

About the buyer

The Highland CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

33

Awards

23

Suppliers it has used most for waste

  • Biffa Waste Services Limited1 contract
  • Bowmans (Locheil Logistics Ltd)1 contract
  • MVV Enviroment Baldovie Ltd1 contract
  • Pat Munro (Alness) Ltd1 contract
  • Seafield Park Transport1 contract

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From notice 097853-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 16 October 2026.