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title: "EPP0216-L10 Braintree District Council - Recycling & Refuse Sacks [ESPO 860_22 - Lot 10]"
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# EPP0216-L10 Braintree District Council - Recycling & Refuse Sacks [ESPO 860_22 - Lot 10]

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20f15a04-edd8-43cb-bf22-fd47bf6e5dae

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## Summary

The procurement process involved Braintree District Council, which successfully awarded a contract to CROMWELL POLYTHENE LIMITED for supplying plastic recycling and refuse sacks under the ESPO Framework 860_22, specifically Lot 10. This tender falls under the industry category of goods, focusing on polythene waste and goods-packing sacks. With a completed award stage as of 24th February 2026, the contract commenced on 26th January 2026 and is set to continue until 25th January 2031. The procurement was initiated through a competitive tender process with an award value of £317,613.35. The primary location for delivery is within England, United Kingdom, making it essential for businesses in this region to engage.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the manufacturing and supply of plastic and goods-packing sacks, as the procurement process highlighted suitability for SMEs. With a long-term contract spanning five years, businesses with a focus on sustainable and efficient production methods could see significant growth. Expanding operations in waste management and eco-friendly materials would be advantageous, particularly as the market emphasises the use of polythene products for recycling purposes. SMEs located in or able to deliver to England would be ideally positioned to compete and benefit from this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Call off from ESPO Framework 860_22 for the provision of plastic recycling & refuse sacks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ce370b-301c-43b7-83ce-be57bfe0912f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £317,613 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £317,613 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROMWELL POLYTHENE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

### Codes

- 18937000 - Goods-packing sacks
- 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ce370b-301c-43b7-83ce-be57bfe0912f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ce370b-301c-43b7-83ce-be57bfe0912f
  24th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

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