Award

Composting Toilets (x6)

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2025 at 10:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

01 Apr 2025 at 13:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by Ipswich Borough Council, located in Ipswich, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Composting Toilets (x6)," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically within sewerage works equipment and chemical toilets. The procurement process reached the award stage on 10 July 2025, with Natsol Ltd being the contract's successful supplier. This open competition was conducted below the threshold, commencing with a tender notice on 1 April 2025 and leading to a contract period from 6 May 2025 to 30 April 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in sustainable waste management solutions and those capable of supplying composting toilets. Such suppliers can leverage this contract to strengthen their portfolio by demonstrating their capabilities in large-scale, environmentally-friendly installations. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing, supplying, and delivering similar goods to sub-central government entities would be well-positioned to compete in such procurement exercises. The contract offers opportunities not only to fulfil an immediate requirement but also to establish long-term partnerships and showcase innovative materials and processes in the sustainability domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Composting Toilets (x6)

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council is inviting quotes for the provision of x 6 composting toilets (supply only). To be delivered in 2's.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038891-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

24955000 - Chemical toilets

39350000 - Sewerage works equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ipswich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATSOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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