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Bin Hubs

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2026 at 13:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement for the purchase of Communal Bin hubs was conducted by Lancaster City Council, located at Lancaster Town Hall, Dalton Square, Lancaster, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of 'Storage bins' and was part of a direct award procurement process. Key dates included the tender period ending on 25th March 2026, the contract commencing on 31st March 2026, and concluding on 30th June 2026, with the award announcement made on 30th March 2026. The procurement reached the award stage and involved a purchase valued at £72,162 GBP, spanning delivery locations across various regions, including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories.

This tender presented a strategic opportunity for businesses involved in goods production, specifically those specializing in products like storage bins. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were especially highlighted as suitable participants, given the procurement's suitability criteria. The contract was awarded to Wybone Ltd, a SME based in Barnsley, indicating a competitive advantage for similar-sized enterprises that can offer high-quality goods as specified by public sector requirements. This arrangement not only opens avenues for potential business growth but also provides opportunities for SMEs to establish relationships within the public procurement sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bin Hubs

Notice Description

Purchase of Communal Bin hubs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb77f4fd-b0fa-41a5-8395-e18313f2725d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44614100 - Storage bins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,162 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,162 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WYBONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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