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title: "1082 Provision of Containers and Steps"
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# 1082 Provision of Containers and Steps

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-634a47b8-821d-44f8-9a51-d88c061c11fc

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## Summary

Essex County Council is seeking to award contracts for the procurement of containers and steps, under the title "1082 Provision of Containers and Steps." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)" and includes several other classifications related to transport equipment, fabricated products, and container related items. The location for this procurement is within England, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 31 October 2024, with the procurement method being an open procedure. Key deadlines include the end of the tender period on 30 November 2024, and the contract period starting on 13 January 2025 and ending on 14 April 2025. The tender stage invited interested providers to attend an online Bidder Session on 8 November 2024, which was recorded for those unable to attend live.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the construction and materials industry, particularly those specialising in containers and pedestrian access steps. Businesses that are well-suited for this competition include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as the tender specifically highlights suitability for these entities. Engaging in this contract could help businesses enhance their market presence within the public sector, establish stronger relationships with the Essex County Council, and possibly influence future procurement opportunities. Given the procurement’s focus on construction materials and transport equipment, companies in these fields with capabilities to meet the specified requirements would be highly competitive candidates.

## Notice

Essex County Council is seeking to procure contracts for the provision of a quantity of up to 10 new pedestrian access steps and up to twelve (12) new, fifteen (15) cubic yard open containers & ten (10) new, thirty (30) cubic yard enclosed plasterboard containers to enable the RCHW sites within the waste service to operate safely and compliantly. Lot 1 of this procurement will be for the provision of containers. Lot 2 of this procurement will be for the provision of steps. Additional information: As part of the 1082 Provision of Containers and Steps tender, the Authority wishes to invite interested providers to attend an online Bidder Session on Friday 8th November 2024 (9:30am - 11am). This session shall only cover aspects relating to this tender. This Bidder Session shall be set up as an online Teams Town Hall meeting. Where Bidders are unable to attend this event, it will be recorded and can be shared following the session. To receive an invitation to this Bidder Session please email wasteservice.procurement@essex.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a61336-3063-4b28-82f7-46e2bdd9461d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | OXBORROW ENGINEERING; RIDGEWAY MANUFACTURING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items
- 44600000 - Tanks, reservoirs and containers; central-heating radiators and boilers
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2025 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a61336-3063-4b28-82f7-46e2bdd9461d
- 31 Oct 2024 at 12:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f59e1696-0a25-402d-b860-f8493c7b5d71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a61336-3063-4b28-82f7-46e2bdd9461d
  27th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f59e1696-0a25-402d-b860-f8493c7b5d71
  31st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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