Tender

Distribution of food waste containers and caddies

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council is seeking a local specialist distributor for the delivery of 125,000 23-litre food waste containers and 125,000 5-litre food waste caddies to approximately 125,000 households throughout East Suffolk. The contract, valued at £200,000, falls under the services category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 21st March 2025. The contract period will run from 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026, with all work to be completed by the latter date. This open procedure tender has various criteria that must be fulfilled as specified in the economic and technical selection documents.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for local businesses specialising in distribution services, particularly those with experience in logistics and the hire of goods-transport vehicles with a driver. Companies with the capability to manage large-scale deliveries efficiently and handle deadlines will be well-suited to compete. Winning this contract can provide substantial business growth through a high-profile engagement with a regional authority, potentially paving the way for future contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Distribution of food waste containers and caddies

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council are looking to appoint a local specialist distributor to deliver 125,000 23 litre food waste containers and 125,000 5 litre food waste caddies to c.125,000 households throughout East Suffolk. This work needs to be completed by 31st March 2026, in preparation for the requirement to commence food waste collections. Further details are included in Section C: Specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Suffolk Council are looking to appoint a local specialist distributor to deliver 125,000 23 litre food waste containers and 125,000 5 litre food waste caddies to c.125,000 households throughout East Suffolk. This work needs to be completed by 31st March 2026, in preparation for the requirement to commence food waste collections.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004009-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
zoe.archer@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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