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title: "Procurement of Wheeled Bins for the new Recycling and Waste Service"
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# Procurement of Wheeled Bins for the new Recycling and Waste Service

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4357f2f1-cd78-4ae3-9c4d-a1bb8175fbd6

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## Summary

Colchester City Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Procurement of Wheeled Bins for the new Recycling and Waste Service". This award phase follows their open procedure method, aimed at enhancing Colchester's waste management system by distributing recycling and non-recyclable waste bins to households. Valued at £2.5 million, the contract has been awarded to IPL PLASTICS (UK) LTD. The new service rollout will start in summer 2026, set for completion by March 2027, targeting waste management improvements across East of England, UK. The contract's active period runs from 4th May 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for large-scale suppliers in the waste management sector like IPL PLASTICS (UK) LTD. The £2.5 million contract offers growth prospects through long-term engagement in public sector waste solutions. Moreover, with Colchester City Council's emphasis on building cleaner neighbourhoods, businesses that specialise in environmental sustainability and innovative waste solutions may find this sector lucrative. The tender's suitability scope extends to SMEs and VCSEs, inviting participation from diverse enterprises capable of delivering modern waste management solutions.

## Notice

Colchester City Council is undertaking a significant transformation of its waste and recycling services. As part of this programme, all residents will receive new recycling wheelie bins, and households currently without a non recyclable waste wheelie bin will be provided with one. These changes aim to modernise the service, improve recycling performance, and support cleaner neighbourhoods across Colchester. The phased rollout will commence in summer 2026 and is scheduled to be completed by March 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c7e2323-ad38-4cc3-aad4-966938273397 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPL PLASTICS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c7e2323-ad38-4cc3-aad4-966938273397

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c7e2323-ad38-4cc3-aad4-966938273397
  29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1032336656
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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