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Metal Bins

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2026 at 11:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Metal Bins" was conducted by Ipswich Borough Council, located in Ipswich, England. This tender falls under the industry category of "Waste and rubbish containers and bins" with CPV code 34928480. The contract, valued at £324,000, will see its delivery carried out in the East of England. It was part of an open procedure (below threshold) and the award stage for this tender is complete, having been published on 3rd July 2026. The contract period for this procurement process is set from 4th February 2026 to 31st May 2026.

This award presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying waste containers and bins would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The procurement method, being an open procedure, favours businesses capable of comprehensive and competitive tender submissions, allowing them to engage with public sector contracts and potentially expand their market presence within the East of England and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Metal Bins

Notice Description

Metal Bins

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-505d65c2-1d35-4e74-aa21-6acb704e5370
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cceeef89-155c-4217-be12-9a32d4471bc9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£324,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 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
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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