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Procurement of Wheeled Bins for the new Recycling and Waste Service

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Procurement of Wheeled Bins for the new Recycling and Waste Service". This award phase follows their open procedure method, aimed at enhancing Colchester's waste management system by distributing recycling and non-recyclable waste bins to households. Valued at £2.5 million, the contract has been awarded to IPL PLASTICS (UK) LTD. The new service rollout will start in summer 2026, set for completion by March 2027, targeting waste management improvements across East of England, UK. The contract's active period runs from 4th May 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for large-scale suppliers in the waste management sector like IPL PLASTICS (UK) LTD. The £2.5 million contract offers growth prospects through long-term engagement in public sector waste solutions. Moreover, with Colchester City Council's emphasis on building cleaner neighbourhoods, businesses that specialise in environmental sustainability and innovative waste solutions may find this sector lucrative. The tender's suitability scope extends to SMEs and VCSEs, inviting participation from diverse enterprises capable of delivering modern waste management solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Wheeled Bins for the new Recycling and Waste Service

Notice Description

Colchester City Council is undertaking a significant transformation of its waste and recycling services. As part of this programme, all residents will receive new recycling wheelie bins, and households currently without a non recyclable waste wheelie bin will be provided with one. These changes aim to modernise the service, improve recycling performance, and support cleaner neighbourhoods across Colchester. The phased rollout will commence in summer 2026 and is scheduled to be completed by March 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c7e2323-ad38-4cc3-aad4-966938273397
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPL PLASTICS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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