Award

Framework for the Supply of Baling Wire

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Award

17 Jun 2025 at 14:34

TenderUpdate

27 Feb 2025 at 16:16

Tender

28 Jan 2025 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea acted as the procuring authority for a tender titled "Framework for the Supply of Baling Wire," classified under the wire products industry category. The procurement process involved an open procedure, focusing on goods, and was designated for the region UKL18 in Swansea, United Kingdom. The award was completed on 17th June 2025, with a contract signed on 10th June 2025, valuing £169,600. The procurement utilised an open method, supporting transparency and accessibility, particularly beneficial for SMEs, evidenced by active engagement with four small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in wire products and related industries, specifically those capable of contributing quality products alongside competitive pricing. Companies such as small and medium enterprises, which can demonstrate compliance with product specifications and consider environmental criteria like carbon emissions and steel sourcing, are well-placed to compete. They can leverage this framework agreement to establish themselves in the reprocessing niche, potentially expanding their market presence and fostering growth opportunities within the regional supply chain network.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Supply of Baling Wire

Notice Description

Framework agreement for the purchase of baling wire to bale various products for reprocessing

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement for the Supply of Baling Wire to bale various products for reprocessing

Renewal: Option to Extend for up to an additional 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d6db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033045-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44310000 - Wire products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£169,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ACCENT WIRE

BARNFATHER WIRE (MIDLANDS

DR BALING WIRE

I3 GLOBAL

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