Tender

Contract for Supply & Delivery of Small Food Waste Caddys

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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03 Mar 2026 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is undertaking a tender process for the procurement titled "Contract for Supply & Delivery of Small Food Waste Caddys," categorised under goods with specific emphasis on recycling equipment and refuse and waste related services. The procurement is in its active tender stage, with interested parties required to submit bids by 30th March 2026 at 12:00 PM BST. Enquiries can be made until 23rd March 2026 at 12:00 PM GMT. The contract period is projected to start on 1st May 2026 and end by 30th April 2027, with an option to extend for up to an additional 36 months. The procurement method is open competition, ideally suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with a gross contract value of £155,750.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of recyclable materials and waste management products. Companies that can deliver small printed food waste caddys, compliant with specifications, including a minimum of 30% recycled plastic, would find this tender ideal. Businesses offering competitive pricing and high-quality production would be especially well-suited to compete, given the economic weight in evaluation is 30% for quality and 70% for price. The procurement engages suppliers on a call-off basis for a minimum of 15,000 units, with logistics and product assembly included in tender pricing, potentially fostering growth in supply chain management, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.

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Notice Title

Contract for Supply & Delivery of Small Food Waste Caddys

Notice Description

The council is seeking to enter into a contract with a suitably competent contractor for the supply of Small (5-7 Litre) printed food waste caddys Please Note A sample of one Small (5-7 Litre) printed food waste caddy must be provided and received by the Council no later than closing date of the advertised tender paperwork. Samples of caddy must be adequately labelled with the supplier's name for the tender evaluation. Addressed: FAO Thomas Williams , City and County of Swansea, Baling Plant, Ferryboat Close, Swansea Enterprise Park, Swansea SA6 8QN The minimum order quantity will be 15,000 units in the first year of the contract, Orders on a call-off basis. Small food waste caddys as per specification - Green in colour, Fitted with hinged lid and handle and delivered pre-assembled, Solid wall design (not aerated/ventilated), Of a capacity of between 5-7 litres, The food caddy must be manufactured with a minimum of 30% recycled plastic content & Front panel to be printed/embossed with the council logo and text. Text will be confirmed at point of ordering. See current artwork below. Delivery no later than 17 weeks from 1st order, All delivery and transport costs shall be included in the price offered The Council must stress that it is the bidder's responsibility to make sure that 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

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract Period: 1st May 2026 - 30th April 2027 With The Option to Extend The Contract For Up To a Further 36 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06616f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019176-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£129,792 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£129,792 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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