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03 Jul 2026 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Metal Bins" was initiated by Ipswich Borough Council, located at Grafton House, 15-17 Russell Road, Ipswich. This tender falls under the industry category of goods, specifically waste and rubbish containers and bins. The procurement method employed was selective, below threshold - award under framework, and has now reached the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 31 March 2026. This contract, valued at £98,232 (exclusive of VAT), with a gross amount of £117,879, will run from 31 March 2026 through 31 January 2028. The awarded supplier is STORM Environmental Limited based in Kidderminster.

This tender presents business growth opportunities in the waste management sector, especially for companies specialising in the manufacture and supply of metal waste containers. STORM Environmental Limited, an SME, exemplifies the type of business that can successfully compete for such contracts, suggesting that small to medium-sized enterprises with relevant expertise and competitive pricing in this niche market are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. The framework nature of this procurement means businesses with established relationships or those looking to enter the public sector market can benefit from these types of contracts.

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Notice Title

Metal Bins

Notice Description

Metal waste bins

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c315
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062635-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,232 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STORM ENVIRONMENTAL

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