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ESPO Supply of Plastic Sacks and Food Waste Liners

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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12 May 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

Chelmsford City Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of plastic sacks and food waste liners, a tender focusing on the goods category. The procurement, conducted under a further competitive selection within the ESPO Framework 860_26, called for HDPE food waste caddie liners and HDPE kerbside recycling sacks provision. Situated in Chelmsford, the procurement falls under sub-central government operations, with a contract starting from 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2027. The process aimed to secure value by awarding the contract based on the Most Advantageous Tender under the Procurement Act 2023, reflecting a commitment to achieving value for money.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses in the production and supply of goods, especially those specialising in waste management products, to engage with public sector work and expand their market presence. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in manufacturing polythene bags and environmental solutions would find this contract appealing, especially as it was awarded through a competitive selective procurement method, allowing businesses to position themselves under a framework that continues to provide business opportunities. SAI-PAC (UK) LIMITED, an SME, was identified as the supplier offering the most economically advantageous tender, securing a contract valued at £166,810. Such procurement opportunities encourage SMEs to showcase their capabilities and enhance business growth by engaging with public authorities like Chelmsford City Council.

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Notice Title

ESPO Supply of Plastic Sacks and Food Waste Liners

Notice Description

Chelmsford City Council is seeking a supplier for the provision of HDPE food waste caddie liners and HDPE kerbside recycling sacks (for plastics recycling) through a competitive procurement process. Invitation to Tender was issued as a Further Competitive Selection Process under lot(s) 9 and 10 of ESPO Framework 860_26. The objectives of the procurement are: To secure value for money services. To Award a supplier based on the Most Advantageous Tender under the Procurement Act 2023. Technical Standards Food liners: * Rolls per pallet: 1,700 * Rolls per artic: 44,200 Recycling sacks: * Rolls per pallet: 840 * Rolls per artic: 21,840 A further competition was conducted under the framework, resulting in six supplier submissions. The responses were evaluated by relevant stakeholders and subsequently moderated by the procurement professional. SAI-PAC UK Limited was appointed as the most economically advantageous tender. Contract value is PS166,810

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069707
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043633-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials


CPV Codes

19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£166,810 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 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
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAI-PAC (UK

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