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Design & Installation of New MRF Equipment

Awarded to Blue Machinery (Scotland) Ltd, CWS Engineering

Published
Published 28 November 2025
Deadline
Closed 12 January 2026

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Overview

East Ayrshire Council procured the design, installation, and commissioning of new MRF equipment within an existing facility to maximize efficiency, increase recycling targets, and meet legislative changes. The contract was awarded to Blue Machinery (Scotland) Ltd and CWS Engineering for £1,944,000 on 25 March 2026, and is now in delivery or complete.

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Lots (2)

  • Lot 1 - Design, Install & Commission New Conveyor Sorting Equipment

    Design, install and commission new materials recovery facility equipment for plastic and cans within the existing MRF building at Western Road, Kilmarnock which will receive approximately 4,000 tonnes of mixed plastics and aluminium/steel cans per annum for separation and baling together with the ability to extract film.

    Won by CWS Engineering
  • Lot 2 - Installation of New Paper/Cardboard Auto Feed Baler

    Supply and install new auto feed baler to permit receipt of approximately 5,000 tonnes of mixed paper and cardboard per annum at a throughout of minimum 4 tonnes per hour, located within the council's MRF building at Western Road, Kilmarnock.

    Won by Blue Machinery (Scotland) Ltd

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Procedure
Open
Published
28 November 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Sorting equipmentConveyor equipmentRecycling equipmentCompacting machinery

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,944,000
Award date
25 March 2026
Contract period
— → 21 September 2026
Winners
  • Blue Machinery (Scotland) Ltd
  • CWS Engineering

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    30 March 2026

  2. Tender Update

    10 December 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    28 November 2025

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