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Bins - IPL

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by West Lancashire Borough Council, under the title "Bins - IPL," falls within the refuse recycling services industry category. The primary activity involves providing communal bins, and the contract is facilitated through the NEPO framework within the United Kingdom, specifically England. This process has reached the award stage, where IPL Plastics UK Ltd has been recognised as the supplier. The contract, valued at £275,000, commenced on 25 March 2026 and will continue until 24 March 2031. The tender was conducted as an open procedure, inviting diverse entries, with the procurement method promoting fairness and transparency. SME and VCSE organisations were considered suitable to participate, indicating an inclusive approach promoting varied business opportunities.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in refuse recycling and waste management services, particularly those capable of producing or supplying communal bins. As the contract spans over five years, it offers long-term stability and potential revenue growth for the winning supplier. Due to its suitability criteria, small and medium-sized enterprises, and voluntary, community, and social enterprise groups, could find this contract advantageous for expansion. Organisations with experience in managing procurement within local councils or community frameworks may be particularly well-equipped to deliver services under this contract, enhancing their footprint in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Bins - IPL

Notice Description

Various Communal Bins via NEPO framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47b0dce7-b273-4cc1-83c5-b34a2fce95d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3fab475-fcf5-47af-80bd-da753824ef85
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 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
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2SA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
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
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk East
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPL PLASTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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