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31 Jul 2026 at 18:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Carmarthenshire County Council for the supply of food waste caddies, specifically 13,500 x 23 litre and 9,500 x 5 litre caddies to aid kerbside recycling collections in Carmarthenshire, UK (region UKL14). The process follows a selective procurement method and was conducted under a mini-competition within Lot 7 of the ESPO Refuse & Recycling Products Framework (860_26), concluding with an award. The tender, tagged with both award and contract status, was finalised on 31st July 2026, with the contract active from 15th July 2026 to 31st March 2027. The key contact at the buying organisation is Caroline Davies, reachable via email at carolinedavies@carmarthenshire.gov.uk.

This procurement presents opportunities primarily for businesses in the waste management and similar sectors, particularly those specialising in manufacturing waste and rubbish containers, as indicated by the CPV classification. IPL PLASTICS (UK) LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Tamworth, was successfully awarded the contract, thereby highlighting chances for SMEs to thrive under public sector contracts. This award, valuing at £81,075 gross, demonstrates the potential for growth and collaboration between local authorities and specialised suppliers aiming to expand their product offerings in environmental solutions and engage in frameworks that cater to communal recycling efforts.

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Notice Title

Carmarthenshire County Council - Supply of Food Waste Caddies

Notice Description

Supply of 13,500 x 23 litre and 9,500 x 5 litre food waste caddies for kerbside recycling collections of household food waste. Award to a single supplier following a mini-competition under Lot 7 of the ESPO Refuse & Recycling Products Framework (860_26).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d967
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072943-2026
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
£67,575 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 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
CARMARTHENSHIRE 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
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPL PLASTICS (UK

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