Award

Purchase of RoRo Skip Containers

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2026 at 16:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Leicestershire County Council, marked as complete, involved the purchase of RoRo Skip Containers. The tender aimed to acquire five 40-yard and five 50-yard open top roll on-roll off container skips. This was classified under the "Containers for waste material" CPV category and executed through a direct award via the NEPO224 Framework. The procurement location is identified as UKF22, Leicester. The award stage is active, with the contract signed on 1st March 2026. The limited procurement method directed the award to Skip Units Ltd, an SME located in Derby, UKF22.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity by proving advantageous to suppliers specialising in waste management solutions, particularly manufacturers and distributors of large waste containers. Skip Units Ltd was identified as the cheapest supplier on the applicable framework, highlighting an opportunity for competitive pricing strategies. Businesses in the logistics and manufacturing sectors with capabilities in producing container skips could find this contract beneficial. The alignment with the NEPO224 Framework accentuates the potential for businesses already associated with such frameworks to further their reach within regional authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of RoRo Skip Containers

Notice Description

To purchase, 5 standard size 40 yard open top Roll on-roll off container skips & 5 standard size 50 yard open top Roll on-roll off container skips.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To purchase, 5 standard size 40 yard open top Roll on-roll off container skips & 5 standard size 50 yard open top Roll on-roll off container skips.

Procurement Information

Direct Award from NEPO224 Framework. Skip Units Ltd were the Cheapest supplier on the framework for Lot 7.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0667a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021983-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44613800 - Containers for waste material

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKIP UNITS

Further Information

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