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GB-Colchester: 0439(a) - Food Waste Bins for Flats

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2025 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Colchester City Council has reached the award stage, focusing on the acquisition of waste and rubbish containers and bins, classified under CPV code 34928480. The project, titled "GB-Colchester: 0439(a) - Food Waste Bins for Flats," aims to supply food recycling services to flats in Colchester, complying with the Simpler Recycling regulations. In particular, this includes purchasing 180L two-wheeled lockable bins and 7L kitchen caddies. The delivery is scheduled from November 2025 to April 2026 with potential for subsequent orders. This tender, conducted through a mini competition under the ESPO Framework Agreement 860_22, involves two successful suppliers, Contenur UK Ltd and Ridley Recycling Ltd, with contracts running from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2027. The project location is in the East of England, UK, with a total value of £33,500.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in waste management and recycling products, particularly those part of the designated framework. It allows suppliers to expand their market presence in the public sector, showcasing their products and services to a broader audience. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the manufacture or supply of waste management products are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Additionally, businesses with experience in supplying for similar frameworks or public sector projects may find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and long-term procurement opportunities in a regulated and stable market. The potential for further orders in the 2026/27 financial year also presents ongoing business development prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0439(a) - Food Waste Bins for Flats

Notice Description

As part of a project to ensure all residences in the city are compliant with new Simpler Recycling regulations by April 2026, Colchester City Council is required to expand its food recycling services to all flats in the City. To facilitate this Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to purchase 180L 2 Wheeled Lockable Bins with a lid aperture suitable for food waste, and 7L Kitchen Caddies. Delivery will be staggered through the period from November 2025 to April 2026 with potential for further orders after this period (Full details of the delivery requirements are detailed in the Specification). Bids are being sought through the ESPO Framework Agreement 860_22 - Refuse and Recycling Products (Including Wheeled Bins) - Lot 1A and Lot 7. Please only submit a bid for the appropriate Lot(s) to which ESPO have awarded you a position on this framework. Colchester City Council Lots: Lot 1:180L 2 Wheeled Lockable Bins with a lid aperture suitable for food waste Lot 2:7L Kitchen Caddies Bidders should note that after the initial orders, the council requires the ability to call off this contract throughout the 2026 / 27 financial year. Additional information: This opportunity was awarded via mini competition using the ESPO Framework Agreement 860_22 - Refuse and Recycling Products (Including Wheeled Bins) - Lot 1A and Lot 7. The requirement is for in initial quantity of Bins and Caddies but with the ability to call off from the successful suppliers for the 2026/27 financial year. Lot 1: Awarded to Contenur UK Ltd Lot 2: Awarded to Ridley Recycling Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d566dd14-e1fd-4d69-aaa1-a1d975792814
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
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
£33,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
2
Supplier Names

CONTENUR

RIDLEY RECYCLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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