Tender

Contract for the Supply of Food Waste Caddy Liners - LOTS 1 & 2

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has initiated a tender process for a contract titled "Contract for the Supply of Food Waste Caddy Liners - LOTS 1 & 2," under the industry categories of recycling equipment and refuse and waste-related services. The procurement process follows an open procedure method, and the tender is currently in the Tender stage. Key timelines include an enquiry period ending on 25 February 2026, a submission deadline on 4 March 2026, and an award decision expected by 16 March 2026. This procurement targets suppliers capable of providing plastic polyethylene food waste caddy liners, specifically designed to fit kitchen caddies. The procurement takes place in Swansea, UK, and involves two lots with different delivery deadlines after the first order date: Lot 1 within four weeks and Lot 2 within eighteen weeks.

The tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of eco-friendly packaging and waste management solutions. Companies that utilise more than 30% recycled plastic in their products are particularly well-suited to compete, as are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria. With a total contract value of £480,000, which can be extended by up to 36 months, this tender presents substantial business growth potential. Businesses interested in this tender should ensure they provide high-quality samples for evaluation, as quality accounts for 30% of the award criteria. Furthermore, clear labelling and prompt delivery according to the specified timelines are essential for businesses looking to secure the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Supply of Food Waste Caddy Liners - LOTS 1 & 2

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to enter into a contract with a suitably competent contractor for the supply of Plastic Polyethylene (PE) food waste caddy liners. Companies may submit quotations for up to 3 types of liner. All sample liners must be clearly labelled. Liners must contain more than 30% recycled plastic. Liners should fit comfortably and securely into a 5-7 litre kitchen caddy. The dimensions of the liners should be such that they utilise the total internal capacity of the kitchen caddies with an overlap for securing the liner in place over the opening of the caddies. Liners shall be translucent with a beige tint & Liners should be in rolls or packs of 48. Lot 1 Food Waste Caddy Liners: Delivery no later than 4 weeks from 1st order date Lot 2 Food Waste Caddy Liners: Delivery no later than 18 weeks from 1st order date Please provide a sample of the food waste caddy liner to the specification and size you will be providing us if you are the successful bidder. Samples provided will be used to evaluate the tender. Please provide a sample of the food waste caddy liner re-order tag to the specification and size you will be providing us if you are the successful bidder. Samples provided will be used to evaluate the tender. Sample(s) to be sent for the attention of Thomas Williams, Swansea Council, Baling Plant, Ferryboat Close, Swansea Enterprise Park, SA6 8QN. Your food caddy liner sample will be operationally tested. If you tender for more than one type of food caddy liner please clearly label your samples. A sample consisting of a minimum of 10 printed food waste caddy liners must be provided and received by the Council no later than closing date of the tender. Your food waste caddy liner re-order tag sample will be operationally tested. If you tender for more than one type of food waste caddy liner re-order tag please clearly label your samples. A sample consisting of a minimum of 5 printed food waste caddy liner tags must be provided and received by the Council no later than closing date of the tender. Stickers will not be accepted. Please note it is the bidder's responsibility to make sure that printed samples are sent via a safe and suitable means of transport, such as recorded delivery or via a courier where you can track and guarantee the delivery so that samples are received by the closing date of the tender. If samples are not received by the Council, then they cannot be evaluated, and scoring allocated to evaluation of the samples cannot be awarded in these instances Bidders are required to complete ALL sections within the Pricing Schedule. Prices should be quoted in Pounds Sterling (PS) and must be exclusive of VAT and are deemed fixed for the duration of the Contract. All delivery and transport costs shall be included in the price offered. The tender has two Lots, you may tender for only Lot 1 or only Lot 2 or for both Lots. Swansea Council reserve the right to award Lot 1 or Lot 2 or both Lots. The council would like to work on a call off basis for Lot 2.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Food Waste Caddy Liners: Delivery no later than 4 weeks from 1st order date

The Council is seeking to enter into a contract with a suitably competent contractor for the supply of Plastic Polyethylene (PE) food waste caddy liners. Companies may submit quotations for up to 3 types of liner. All sample liners must be clearly labelled. Liners must contain more than 30% recycled plastic. Liners should fit comfortably and securely into a 5-7 litre kitchen caddy. The dimensions of the liners should be such that they utilise the total internal capacity of the kitchen caddies with an overlap for securing the liner in place over the opening of the caddies. Liners shall be translucent with a beige tint & Liners should be in rolls or packs of 48. Lot 1 Food Waste Caddy Liners: Delivery no later than 4 weeks from 1st order date

Renewal: Contract Period: 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2027 with the option to extend for up to 36 months

Lot 2 Food Waste Caddy Liners: Delivery no later than 18 weeks from 1st order date

The Council is seeking to enter into a contract with a suitably competent contractor for the supply of Plastic Polyethylene (PE) food waste caddy liners. Companies may submit quotations for up to 3 types of liner. All sample liners must be clearly labelled. Liners must contain more than 30% recycled plastic. Liners should fit comfortably and securely into a 5-7 litre kitchen caddy. The dimensions of the liners should be such that they utilise the total internal capacity of the kitchen caddies with an overlap for securing the liner in place over the opening of the caddies. Liners shall be translucent with a beige tint & Liners should be in rolls or packs of 48. Lot 2 Food Waste Caddy Liners: Delivery no later than 18 weeks from 1st order date

Renewal: Contract Period: 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2027 with the option to extend for up to 36 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009645-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

42914000 - Recycling equipment

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Lisa Evans
Contact Email
lisa.evans5@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447966230649

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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