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Award

04 Aug 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was orchestrated by Ipswich Borough Council, seeking suppliers for metal bins under the industry category of waste and rubbish containers and bins (CPV code: 34928480). The procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective method. The geographical focus was the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender stage has been completed with the contract period running from 8th September 2025 to 30th June 2026. The award, valued at £164,900, was published on the 4th of August 2026, with the award decision made on the 15th of August 2025.

The awarded contract to Storm Environmental Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), highlights lucrative opportunities for similar businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector procurement. Companies within the waste management and industrial goods sector, specifically those capable of supplying and potentially manufacturing metal bins, would find similar tenders suitable for growth. The contract offers stability over a substantial period, allowing businesses to bolster their portfolios with government contracts in the realm of waste management solutions.

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Notice Title

Metal Bins

Notice Description

Metal Bins

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21b19c53-ff1d-4017-83a3-bc288bef8b09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5f3cf4-4df8-4a48-b2f0-d29b63ebdc09
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£197,880 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£164,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 202511 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STORM ENVIRONMENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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