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title: "EPP0216-L9 Braintree District Council - Compostable Sacks [ESPO 860_22 - Lot 9]"
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# EPP0216-L9 Braintree District Council - Compostable Sacks [ESPO 860_22 - Lot 9]

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-559eb6b1-b367-460a-80ac-0a31d27d9f11

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## Summary

Braintree District Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of compostable sacks under the call-off from the ESPO Framework 860_22, specifically targeting Lot 9. The award was given to CROMWELL POLYTHENE LIMITED, a company identified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). The contract, valued at £26,387.62, covers the supply of goods classified under the CPV code for sacks and bags and includes polythene waste and refuse sacks. Stretching from 26th January 2026 to 25th January 2031, the contract will see the supplier deliver to locations within England, United Kingdom. This opportunity involved a tender process culminating in an active award as of 29th October 2025.

The awarded contract creates promising business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in environmentally friendly packaging solutions like compostable sacks. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying biodegradable products will find this contract beneficial, given the growing demand for sustainable waste management solutions by UK councils. The extended contract duration also ensures a stable revenue stream for businesses like CROMWELL POLYTHENE LIMITED that are embedded in the industry of goods supply, providing a robust platform for further expansion and diversification into additional public sector contracts.

## Notice

Call off from ESPO Framework 860_22 for the provision of compostable sacks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39105966-bd3e-48f3-a074-d039167b3511 |
| 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 | £26,387 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,387 |
| 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

- 18930000 - Sacks and bags
- 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39105966-bd3e-48f3-a074-d039167b3511

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39105966-bd3e-48f3-a074-d039167b3511
  24th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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