Secure Collection, Destruction and Disposal of Confidential Waste. (Paper Shredding)
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the environment and climate sector, with a focus on Office Equipment and Biodiversity. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, 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 council has a responsibility to ensure that all confidential waste is managed and disposed of appropriately, in line with its Retention Schedules and Records Management Plan, to maintain compliance with data protection and regulatory requirements, including the Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011, UK GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018. To support this obligation, the Council has historically maintained contractual arrangements to facilitate the secure disposal of confidential waste across the organisation. This requirement also aligns with wider industry expectations and recognised standards, including relevant ISO certifications, established security protocols, and best practice in records management. The materials disposed of through these processes may include personal data as well as commercially sensitive information, all of which require robust safeguards throughout the disposal lifecycle.
Within this Agreement, the Contractor shall be required to provide the following Services:
- Recurring Scheduled Off-Site Destruction of Confidential Waste Service
- Ad hoc Off–Site Service Delivery
- Ad hoc On–Site Service Delivery Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 10, 2026. Last refreshed 32 days ago. Reference: 075843-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About North Lanarkshire Council
North Lanarkshire Council has issued 294 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 18 currently open and 183 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Law & Legal Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: September 17, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How much was the contract awarded for?
Highlander Security Shredding Ltd. was awarded the contract for £131,973. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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 UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 075843-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Highlander Security Shredding Ltd.. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by North Lanarkshire 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.
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