Award

Contract for: Supplying Wheelie Bin & Kerbside Recycling Containers

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 13:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Nov 2025 at 12:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

05 Sep 2025 at 12:14

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council has awarded a contract to ESE WORLD LIMITED for the manufacturing and distribution of 240-litre wheelie bins and kerbside recycling containers. The procurement falls under the industry category of waste and rubbish containers and bins, with the region of delivery being UKH14 in the United Kingdom. This contract is a direct award made under a procurement framework, signed on 5th September 2025, with a contractual period starting from 1st January 2026 to 1st January 2028. The total contract value is set at £2,160,000, reflecting the strategic necessity and urgency classified under procurement method rationales.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in waste management solutions. SMEs and large enterprises with expertise in manufacturing and logistics for waste and recycling containers are likely to benefit the most by aligning their offerings with public sector requirements. The direct award process and substantial contract value underline the significant demand for efficient production and distribution services, encouraging businesses within these sectors to enhance capacity and potentially open avenues for future collaborations with municipal bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for: Supplying Wheelie Bin & Kerbside Recycling Containers

Notice Description

This contract is to manufacture and distribute 240ltrs of Wheelie Bins and Kerbside Recycling Containers for West Suffolk Council.

Procurement Information

Direct award under framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007601-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,160,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,160,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 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
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andy Reynolds
Contact Email
procurement@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESE WORLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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