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16 Jul 2026 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

Boston Borough Council has completed a tender process for the "Provision of Refuse Sacks" aimed at supporting its waste, recycling, and environmental services operations. The tender falls under the industry category of polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags, with delivery locations spanning multiple regions in the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement method used was "limited," indicating below-threshold competition. Key dates include the contract start date of 14th July 2026, concluding on 31st March 2029 with a potential 12-month extension option until 31st March 2030. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, affirming its completion on 16th July 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of various types of refuse sacks. Companies like medium-sized enterprises and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in manufacturing goods for public authorities can notably benefit from such contracts. The awarded supplier, IMPERIAL POLYTHENE PRODUCTS LIMITED, underscores that businesses with capabilities to deliver scale-appropriate solutions across diversified UK regions should find the contract scope appealing. Such engagements are especially beneficial for businesses seeking to expand their market presence within governmental procurement frameworks and secure a foothold in repeat public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Refuse Sacks

Notice Description

Boston Borough Council has awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of refuse sacks to support its waste, recycling and environmental services operations. The contract covers the provision of a range of sack types, including commercial waste sacks, litter bin sacks, litter picking sacks, domestic waste sacks and heavy-duty recycled waste sacks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067049-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
£25,177 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOSTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOSTON
Postcode
PE21 8QR
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPERIAL POLYTHENE PRODUCTS

Further Information

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