This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2026 at 09:45

Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

East Devon District Council has completed a procurement process titled "ED0406-25 Skip Tender," aimed at appointing a service provider for the collection, emptying, and return/replacement of skips at various locations within its jurisdiction. The procurement was conducted through an open method below the threshold competition, suitable for service contracts. The project focused on refuse and waste-related services and spans a diverse range of operational times and locations to accommodate both scheduled and ad hoc collection needs. The contract, awarded to Coastal Recycling Services Limited, commenced on 16th May 2026 and is slated to run through 15th May 2027, with a potential extension option of 12 months at the Authority's discretion. This tender is located in the region of UKK43, covering Honiton and surrounding areas in the United Kingdom.

The awarded contract offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and logistics services, particularly those with expertise in managing fleet and driver capacity to handle multiple concurrent demands effectively. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in refuse services are competitive candidates for such tenders. The open competition method underscores the importance of transparency and equal opportunity, inviting a diverse range of suppliers to participate. Firms looking to expand their presence in the waste management sector within the UK or wishing to establish strong links with local government authorities would find this type of contract an ideal platform for rolling out scalable services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ED0406-25 Skip Tender

Notice Description

This contract is for East Devon District Council collection, emptying, and return/replacement of skips of varying sizes across multiple Authority locations. Collections will occur on both scheduled and ad hoc bases, potentially at different times for different sites. The contract ensures sufficient fleet and driver capacity to meet concurrent requests without service degradation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial term 12 months with the option to extend 2 x 12 months at the discretion of the authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066328
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049403-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£162,179 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 May 2026 - 15 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Devon District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HONITON
Postcode
EX14 1EJ
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Honiton St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Honiton and Sidmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Coastal Recycling Services Limited

Further Information

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