This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 13:30

Award

30 Oct 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

Llywodraeth Cymru, also known as the Welsh Government, is involved in a comprehensive procurement process for waste bags and recycling collection products. Located in Cardiff, the buying organisation is overseeing the complete procurement and recent award stages of a framework agreement for various waste management goods, including single-use and reusable waste bags, food liners, caddies, boxes, and containers. The industry category focuses on polythene waste and refuse products, crucial for efficient waste management across the Welsh public sector. Completed in December 2025, this procurement was carried out through an open procedure, ensuring fair competition. Key procurement dates include the award completion on 5th December 2025, with contracts commencing from 13th November 2025 and concluding by 2nd November 2029, spanning several lots to cover diverse product categories such as kerbside recycling boxes and compostable food liners, primarily being delivered within the UKL region, United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management products, offering various avenues for growth through participation in the framework agreement. Given the scope and format of the procurement, SMEs are well-positioned to compete, especially those skilled in producing polythene refuse sacks and recycling containers. Companies such as Apbins Ltd and Straight Ltd (t/a IPL Plastics) have been successfully awarded contracts, highlighting the competitive potential for similar businesses. This procurement stimulates economic growth not only for manufacturers and suppliers in the region but also supports larger environmental goals through effective waste management solutions tailored to public sector needs. The engagement of multiple suppliers ensures a robust market impact, promoting innovation and sustainability across the procurement landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Waste Bags & Recycling Collection Products

Notice Description

Notification of award of framework for single use and reusable waste bags, food liners, caddies, boxes and containers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050a85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080162-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,750,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£10,750,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

Apbins Ltd

Cedo Limited

Cromwell Polythene Ltd

Eximex UK Ltd

GV Health

Imperial Polythene Products Ltd

JPK Trade Supplies Ltd

Opalion Plastics Limited

Paramount Packaging (UK) Ltd

Praxis medical Ltd

Sackmaker/J & HM Dickson Ltd

Smartlift Bulk Packaging Ltd

Sphere Consumer Products

Straight Ltd (t/a IPL Plastics)

Trans-Continental marketing ltd

Weir & Carmichael Ltd

bpi.recycled products (t/a Amcor)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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