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30 Jul 2026 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Rutland County Council, a public authority under sub-central government, involved the provision of a replacement waste compactor for the Cottesmore Household Waste Recycling Centre in Rutland. This specific tender was categorised under services with a focus on environmental services, including rubbish compactors. The procurement was completed directly without competition, falling below the threshold requirement, and the contract ran from 1st July 2026 to 31st July 2026. The final contract was awarded to Thetford International Products Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), and was marked as active on 30th July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in waste management and environmental services to gain valuable contracts without the stringent competitive bidding process, thereby promoting growth in this niche market. Companies that possess expertise in manufacturing or supplying waste management equipment like compactors, and those offering innovative solutions in refuse and cleaning services, would find this type of procurement advantageous for expanding their footprint in the public sector. Engaging in such projects could not only yield financial benefits but also enhance business credibility as a recognised service provider for government projects.

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Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF REPLACEMENT WASTE COMPACTOR FOR COTTESMORE HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE IN RUTLAND

Notice Description

THE PROVISION OF A REPLACEMENT WASTE COMPACTOR FOR COTTESMORE HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE IN RUTLAND

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d761
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072088-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

39713300 - Rubbish compactors

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,421 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham South
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THETFORD INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTS

Further Information

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