Award

Comingled Gate Fee

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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01 May 2026 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Exeter City Council for the 'Comingled Gate Fee' project has reached the award stage. This contract, pertaining to refuse and waste related services, was awarded to GAE Smith Holdings Ltd. The tender falls under the 'services' industry category with activities set in the United Kingdom (specifically region UKK4). Though the procurement method was classified as 'Below threshold - unknown', it culminated in the contract being signed on 31 March 2026. The contract value amounts to £96,000, with a gross value of £115,200, to be executed from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

This award provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in waste management services. By engaging with municipal contracts such as this, companies can leverage public sector business to enhance their market presence. SMEs focusing on refuse and waste solutions stand to benefit significantly from participating in similar procurement processes, paving the way for increased competition and innovation in public services.

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Notice Title

Comingled Gate Fee

Notice Description

Comingled Gate Fee PO for Financial Year 2026-27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06903c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040471-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAE SMITH HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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