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Waste Management Services following expiry of the Council’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) Arrangements

Argyll and Bute Council

Published: Sep 15, 2026

Updated: Sep 29, 2026

Source: UK FTS - Find a Tender Service

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Biffa Waste Services Limited — £5,608,359

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About This Opportunity

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 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 is currently party to a PPP Contract, with services provided by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). The PPP Contract includes infrastructure and requirements associated with mechanical biological treatment (MBT) (which will have been adapted to become WTSs prior to the commencement of this Contract), Waste Transfer Stations (WTS Sites), Recycling Centres (RC Sites), Recycling Deposit Points (RDPs) and management of Landfill Sites. The PPP Contract, which covers Oban and Lorn together with the inner islands, Mid Argyll and Kintyre, Bute and Cowal expires at the end of September 3rd, 2026. In the short-term, the Council has a requirement to procure continued provision of services within the ‘Contract Area’ whilst further consideration is given to the preferred longer-term service configuration and delivery model. The Services required under this Contract are detailed within Schedule Part 4 – Services Specification and further information provided in the Specification Appendices (1-5).

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 15, 2026. Last refreshed 34 days ago. Reference: 087217-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Argyll and Bute Council

Argyll and Bute Council has issued 409 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 49 currently open and 209 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Architecture & Engineering Services, and General Supplies & 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: October 28, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Argyll and Bute 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.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Biffa Waste Services Limited was awarded the contract for £5,608,359. 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 087217-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Biffa Waste Services Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.