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Collection, Storage and Redelivery of Household Belongings 2025

The Highland Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 12:24.

Opportunity overview

The Highland Council, Aberdeenshire Council and Aberdeen City Council are inviting tenders for The Collection, Storage and Redelivery of Household Belongings, for a 3-year period, with an option to extend by a further period of up to 12 months. Each Council require a Contractor to provide a removal, transfer and storage of belongings service to be determined and notified by each Council, in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations and all associated standards. The Contractor shall also provide short and long-term storage solutions, often for an unspecified amount of time.

Classification

  • CPV39173000 — Storage units
  • CPV44614100 — Storage bins
  • CPV44614300 — Container storage system
  • CPV63120000 — Storage and warehousing services
  • CPV63121000 — Storage and retrieval services
  • CPV63121100 — Storage services

Lots

  • The Highland CouncilValue not stated
  • Aberdeenshire CouncilValue not stated
  • Aberdeen City CouncilValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
The Highland Council - HC/PLACE/H&C/CSRHB - Aberdeenshire – CRN00041617 Aberdeen City – CRN00041853
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
8 Dec 2025, 12:00

Address

Street Address
on-line

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
3

Expected award period

Starts
8 Dec 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
8 Dec 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
63120000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Storage and warehousing services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
120

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Minimum
5,000,000 GBP Employers Liability Insurance (where applicable) 5,000,000 GBP Public Liability Insurance
Description
Insurance: Tenderers must hold a minimum: -5,000,000 GBP Employers Liability Insurance (where applicable) -5,000,000 GBP Public Liability Insurance. The Council will use an independent credit scoring organisation, such as Equifax, to conduct appropriate financial probity checks. Tenderers must score a risk rating of low risk in order to be considered for Contract award. If the Credit Report contains a risk rating between moderate risk and very high risk, Tenderers will be given an opportunity to provide additional information which will be taken into account during the Council’s assessment. Where additional supporting information does not satisfy the Council that that the risk is mitigated Tenderers shall be allocated a mark of fail and subsequently disqualified.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Minimum
2 examples of providing equivalent or similar services within the last 3 years.
Description
Tenderers must submit 2 examples of providing equivalent or similar services within the last 3 years. Driver and Vehicle: All drivers must hold an appropriate valid driver’s license All vehicles must be insured and taxed as legally required

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
The Highland Council
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The Highland Council, Aberdeenshire Council and Aberdeen City Council are inviting tenders for The Collection, Storage and Redelivery of Household Belongings, for a 3-year period, with an option to extend by a further period of up to 12 months. Each Council require a Contractor to provide a removal, transfer and storage of belongings service to be determined and notified by each Council, in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations and all associated standards. The Contractor shall also provide short and long-term storage solutions, often for an unspecified amount of time. Tenderers shall be free to tender for 1 Council, 2 Councils or all 3 Councils. Any follow-on Contract will be individual to each Council. The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on 01/02/2026 for Aberdeenshire and The Highland Council. Aberdeen City Council’s Framework Agreement will commence on the 1st April 2026.

Renewal

Description
An extension is available for up to a maximum of 12 months

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Aberdeenshire Council
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Aberdeenshire Council, The Highland Council, and Aberdeen City Council are inviting tenders for The Collection, Storage and Redelivery of Household Belongings, for a 3-year period, with an option to extend by a further period of up to 12 months. Each Council require a Contractor to provide a removal, transfer and storage of belongings service to be determined and notified by each Council, in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations and all associated standards. The Contractor shall also provide short and long-term storage solutions, often for an unspecified amount of time. Tenderers shall be free to tender for 1 Council, 2 Councils or all 3 Councils. Any follow-on Contract will be individual to each Council. The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on 01/02/2026 for Aberdeenshire and The Highland Council. Aberdeen City Council’s Framework Agreement will commence on the 1st April 2026.

Renewal

Description
A maximum extension of up to 12 months is available

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Aberdeen City Council
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Aberdeen City Council, The Highland Council and Aberdeenshire Council and are inviting tenders for The Collection, Storage and Redelivery of Household Belongings, for a 3-year period, with an option to extend by a further period of up to 12 months. Each Council require a Contractor to provide a removal, transfer and storage of belongings service to be determined and notified by each Council, in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations and all associated standards. The Contractor shall also provide short and long-term storage solutions, often for an unspecified amount of time. Tenderers shall be free to tender for 1 Council, 2 Councils or all 3 Councils. Any follow-on Contract will be individual to each Council. The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on 01/02/2026 for Aberdeenshire and The Highland Council. Aberdeen City Council’s Framework Agreement will commence on the 1st April 2026.

Renewal

Description
A maximum extension of up to 12 months is possible

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
The Contractor shall mainly service Inner Moray Firth area. However they may occasionally be requested to undertake duties in other parts of the Highlands.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
39173000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Storage units
Entry 2
Id
44614100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Storage bins
Entry 3
Id
44614300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Container storage system
Entry 4
Id
63120000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Storage and warehousing services
Entry 5
Id
63121000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Storage and retrieval services
Entry 6
Id
63121100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Storage services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
Aberdeenshire

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM50

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
39173000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Storage units
Entry 2
Id
44614300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Container storage system
Entry 3
Id
63121000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Storage and retrieval services
Entry 4
Id
63120000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Storage and warehousing services
Entry 5
Id
63121100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Storage services
Entry 6
Id
44614100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Storage bins
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery Location

Description
Aberdeen City

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM50

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
39173000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Storage units
Entry 2
Id
44614100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Storage bins
Entry 3
Id
44614300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Container storage system
Entry 4
Id
63120000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Storage and warehousing services
Entry 5
Id
63121000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Storage and retrieval services
Entry 6
Id
63121100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Storage services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-125201
Name
The Highland Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM6
Locality
Inverness
Postal Code
IV3 5NX
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Glenurquhart Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
The Highland Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1467530600
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-68648
Name
Aberdeen City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM50
Locality
Aberdeen
Postal Code
AB10 1AB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Marischal College, Broad Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Aberdeen City Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1224053974
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-756
Name
Aberdeenshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM50
Locality
Aberdeen
Postal Code
AB16 5GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Woodhill House, Westburn Road

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Aberdeenshire Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1467539600
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-165936
Name
Local Sheriff Court in each local authority area

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Scotland
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Local Sheriff Court in each local authority area

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Inverness · UKM6 · IV3 5NX · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM50
  • Delivery location · UKM6

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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