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Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 16:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

27 Oct 2025 at 10:53

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Aug 2025 at 16:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, a sub-central public authority located in Bolton, UK, sought services under a procurement titled "Skip Services". The contract involved the emptying and provision of skips at various parks within Bolton, namely Wellington Yard, Queens Park, Leverhulme Park, and Moss Bank Park, with additional services needed during high-demand periods like community clean-up days. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, is currently in the award stage as of February 2026, following an original tender publication in August 2025. The contract, valued at £271,050, was awarded to LOSTOCK SKIP HIRE LIMITED and spans from December 2025 to November 2028, with possible extensions if performance criteria are met.

This tender offered significant business development opportunities for companies specialising in refuse management and related services. LOSTOCK SKIP HIRE LIMITED, an SME based in Bolton, demonstrated its competence in skip hire services and successfully secured the contract amidst competitive bids. Companies with expertise in waste management services, particularly those able to provide efficient and reliable skip services, would have found this tender especially beneficial for expansion in the public sector. The emphasis on quality, price, and social value criteria ensured that the award was also attractive to businesses seeking to build partnerships with local government authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skip Services

Notice Description

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council requires a contract for the emptying of skips located at Wellington Yard, Queens Park, Leverhulme Park and Moss Bank Park. The contractor will also need to supply and empty any additional ad hoc skip requirements for the Authority which may be required to during periods of heavy leaf fall and community clean up days.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for no more than two (2) x twelve (12) month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058854
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014013-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

44613700 - Refuse skips

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£271,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£271,050 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-09-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Postcode Area
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOSTOCK SKIP HIRE LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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