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Supply of Food Waste Composter

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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05 Mar 2025 at 11:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, a public authority within central government, recently completed a procurement process for the supply of a food waste composter aimed at recycling all food waste on site. The procurement, which falls under the industry category of miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery, opted a direct procurement method, as it was below the threshold and conducted without competition. The contracting process concluded with an award to Enterpack Ltd, culminating in a contract signed on 25 February 2025 and lasting from 26 February 2025 to 31 March 2025. The procurement occurred in the United Kingdom, specifically at The National Archives' location in Richmond, TW9 4DU.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in environmental solutions and waste management equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Enterpack Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited for such procurement opportunities. The focus on sustainable practices such as on-site food waste recycling aligns with broader government and corporate sustainability goals, positioning similar companies to benefit from an increasing number of green tenders. Business growth can be driven through establishing a reputation as a reliable supplier within the public sector, opening doors to future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Food Waste Composter

Notice Description

To supply a food waste composter, which will allow all food waste to be recycled on site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e9bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008019-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,596 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPACK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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