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EPP0216-L9 Braintree District Council - Compostable Sacks [ESPO 860_22 - Lot 9]

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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24 Feb 2026 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

Braintree District Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of compostable sacks under the call-off from the ESPO Framework 860_22, specifically targeting Lot 9. The award was given to CROMWELL POLYTHENE LIMITED, a company identified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). The contract, valued at £26,387.62, covers the supply of goods classified under the CPV code for sacks and bags and includes polythene waste and refuse sacks. Stretching from 26th January 2026 to 25th January 2031, the contract will see the supplier deliver to locations within England, United Kingdom. This opportunity involved a tender process culminating in an active award as of 29th October 2025.

The awarded contract creates promising business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in environmentally friendly packaging solutions like compostable sacks. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying biodegradable products will find this contract beneficial, given the growing demand for sustainable waste management solutions by UK councils. The extended contract duration also ensures a stable revenue stream for businesses like CROMWELL POLYTHENE LIMITED that are embedded in the industry of goods supply, providing a robust platform for further expansion and diversification into additional public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

EPP0216-L9 Braintree District Council - Compostable Sacks [ESPO 860_22 - Lot 9]

Notice Description

Call off from ESPO Framework 860_22 for the provision of compostable sacks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-559eb6b1-b367-460a-80ac-0a31d27d9f11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39105966-bd3e-48f3-a074-d039167b3511
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

18930000 - Sacks and bags

19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,387 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,387 Under £100K
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

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