Provision of West Ardnamurchan Refuse & Recycling Collections
- Buyer
- Highland Council
- Value
- Not published
- Closes
- 16 November 2026
- Where
- Inverness, Scotland
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Highland Council is looking for a contractor to collect household refuse and recycling from properties in West Ardnamurchan, and to run the Kilchoan Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station. This is a full waste management service covering collection rounds and facility operations.
What the buyer wants
• Operate scheduled refuse and recycling collection rounds across West Ardnamurchan • Manage and staff the Kilchoan Household Waste Recycling Centre • Operate the Waste Transfer Station at Kilchoan • Ensure compliant waste handling, segregation and onward disposal
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
Most small sole traders will struggle: you will need environmental permits, fleet vehicles, staffing capacity for scheduled collections, and likely need to demonstrate ability to operate 24/7/365 or near-constant schedules in a remote area. The financial and logistical burden of rural waste logistics typically excludes very small businesses.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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