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EPP0216-L10 Braintree District Council - Recycling & Refuse Sacks [ESPO 860_22 - Lot 10]

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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24 Feb 2026 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved Braintree District Council, which successfully awarded a contract to CROMWELL POLYTHENE LIMITED for supplying plastic recycling and refuse sacks under the ESPO Framework 860_22, specifically Lot 10. This tender falls under the industry category of goods, focusing on polythene waste and goods-packing sacks. With a completed award stage as of 24th February 2026, the contract commenced on 26th January 2026 and is set to continue until 25th January 2031. The procurement was initiated through a competitive tender process with an award value of £317,613.35. The primary location for delivery is within England, United Kingdom, making it essential for businesses in this region to engage.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the manufacturing and supply of plastic and goods-packing sacks, as the procurement process highlighted suitability for SMEs. With a long-term contract spanning five years, businesses with a focus on sustainable and efficient production methods could see significant growth. Expanding operations in waste management and eco-friendly materials would be advantageous, particularly as the market emphasises the use of polythene products for recycling purposes. SMEs located in or able to deliver to England would be ideally positioned to compete and benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

EPP0216-L10 Braintree District Council - Recycling & Refuse Sacks [ESPO 860_22 - Lot 10]

Notice Description

Call off from ESPO Framework 860_22 for the provision of plastic recycling & refuse sacks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20f15a04-edd8-43cb-bf22-fd47bf6e5dae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ce370b-301c-43b7-83ce-be57bfe0912f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials


CPV Codes

18937000 - Goods-packing sacks

19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£317,613 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£317,613 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROMWELL POLYTHENE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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