Perth and Kinross Council: residual waste procurement likely delayed to late 2026
Officers are recommending a short delay before launching the next residual waste procurement so the council can get a clearer view of the market and avoid locking into the wrong route too early. The current interim contract still needs replacing by July 2028, so a procurement is still expected later in 2026.
Perth and Kinross Council · Scotland · 26 August 2026
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The officer says “we do have sufficient time to wait until the end of this calendar year before we start that procurement process” and calls it “our recommendation,” so it is planned but not yet agreed to go to market.
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It would be helpful to have a clearer understanding of the situation at Bin Farm before we begin that process and get tied into a certain route.
Also said in the meeting
“We do have sufficient time to wait until the end of this calendar year before we start that procurement process.”
“The council's current interim waste contract will expire long before then. The very latest we can go is July 2028.”
What we know
- Officers are recommending waiting until the end of 2026 before starting the next residual waste procurement.
- The reason given is to understand the Bin Farm situation and avoid committing too early to a specific route.
- The current interim waste contract must be replaced by July 2028 at the latest.
How this opportunity developed
First public mention — no earlier discussion found in this council’s meetings.
- 26 August 2026 · ConfirmedMemorial Safety and Waste
This notice — the confirming discussion.
Why this is a signal, not noise
This is a clear pre-procurement signal because the committee is explicitly considering a short delay before launching the next waste procurement, with a stated need to assess market conditions first.
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Source
Memorial Safety and Waste, 26 August 2026
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How a supplier could follow up
- Track the committee's next update and any member briefing references for confirmation of the procurement timetable.
- Prepare for a residual waste procurement market test or tender later in 2026, focusing on processing capacity and competition.
- Review UK waste processing capacity developments due next summer, as these may influence the council's specification and route.
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