Tender

Supply of Composting toilets (x4) & 1 above ground shell

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Ipswich Borough Council, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, has issued an open tender for the supply of four composting toilets and one above-ground shell. This procurement process, classified under the category of goods, focuses on agricultural and horticultural products as well as sewerage works equipment. The procurement method is conducted via a below-threshold open competition, ensuring broad participation of interested parties. The submission deadline is set for 19 March 2026 at 11 am, while the deadline for clarification questions is on 12 March 2026. Delivery of the goods is to be arranged within the UKH14 region, and the contract period is anticipated from 1 April 2026 to 2027 or 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in horticultural products, nursery goods, or sewerage equipment to expand their market reach and enhance their portfolios. The competitive nature of the tender, managed through Ipswich Borough Council's procurement portal, allows businesses to easily access and submit documentation electronically. Companies with expertise in sustainable toilet solutions and infrastructure, particularly those that can offer cost-effective products within the tender's price range of £55,000 to £66,000 GBP, will find this opportunity lucrative. The contract's defined duration, coupled with the potential for visibility and reputation-building in partnership with a reputable council, underscores a strategic growth prospect for suitable bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Composting toilets (x4) & 1 above ground shell

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision to supply composting toilets (x4) & 1 above ground shell This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 19 March 2026 at 11am. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 12 March 2026 11am which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06637f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020235-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

03121000 - Horticultural products

39350000 - Sewerage works equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Oct 2027 1-2 years
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
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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