Container Shipment of Waste to Shetland
About This Opportunity
environment & climate services contract awarded in United Kingdom: Container Shipment of Waste. By Orkney Islands Council. Awarded to Northwards Ltd.
This is a services contract in the environment and climate sector, with a focus on Biodiversity. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the environment and climate sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The provision of shipment of waste materials and provision of standard ISO 20ft containers for the shipment of the majority of waste materials from Orkney to Shetland.
The provision of shipment of waste materials and provision of standard ISO 20ft containers for the shipment of the majority of waste materials from Orkney to Shetland.
The provider will receive and exchange ISO 20ft containers on and off OIC vehicles in Orkney and transfer full waste containers for disposal or recover to waste management facilities located on the Shetland Islands.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on March 5, 2026. Last refreshed 9 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council has issued 164 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 17 currently open and 103 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Construction & Civil Works, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Northwards Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Orkney Islands Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Environment & Climate sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
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