The purchase and maintenance of Shredders for pre-treating Bulky Waste

The Highland Council
Scotland
Open procedure
15 December 2025 to 27 September 2040

Supply of two industrial shredders to reduce bulky waste, including furniture, mattresses and toys, and upholstered furniture contaminated with POPs, before further treatment. Includes ancillary equipment for handling POP-containing furniture, plus servicing and repairs; shredding must comply with statutory environmental regulations and guidance.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £1.5m; As published
Published: 21 April 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 15 December 2025; Molson Group
Contract length: 177 months; Ends 27 September 2040

What the buyer is asking for

Supply, installation and long-term servicing of industrial waste shredders for bulky waste and POP-contaminated upholstered furniture.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
21 April 2025
Contract awardedto Molson Group
15 December 2025
Contract starts
15 December 2025
Contract ends
27 September 2040

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How it compares

7.9× the typical compactor hire contract (£191k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/360020/the-purchase-and-maintenance-of-shredders-for-pre-treating-bulky-waste
Buyer reference: org-129
Open contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796663
Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Last checked: 12 October 2026

The Highland Council. The purchase and maintenance of Shredders for pre-treating Bulky Waste. Contract award, 21 April 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/360020/the-purchase-and-maintenance-of-shredders-for-pre-treating-bulky-waste (accessed 12 October 2026).