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title: "GB-Colchester: 0439(a) - Food Waste Bins for Flats"
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# GB-Colchester: 0439(a) - Food Waste Bins for Flats

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da492fee-3ae7-47ba-b94f-b22d68a840f0

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Colchester City Council has reached the award stage, focusing on the acquisition of waste and rubbish containers and bins, classified under CPV code 34928480. The project, titled "GB-Colchester: 0439(a) - Food Waste Bins for Flats," aims to supply food recycling services to flats in Colchester, complying with the Simpler Recycling regulations. In particular, this includes purchasing 180L two-wheeled lockable bins and 7L kitchen caddies. The delivery is scheduled from November 2025 to April 2026 with potential for subsequent orders. This tender, conducted through a mini competition under the ESPO Framework Agreement 860_22, involves two successful suppliers, Contenur UK Ltd and Ridley Recycling Ltd, with contracts running from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2027. The project location is in the East of England, UK, with a total value of £33,500.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in waste management and recycling products, particularly those part of the designated framework. It allows suppliers to expand their market presence in the public sector, showcasing their products and services to a broader audience. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the manufacture or supply of waste management products are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Additionally, businesses with experience in supplying for similar frameworks or public sector projects may find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and long-term procurement opportunities in a regulated and stable market. The potential for further orders in the 2026/27 financial year also presents ongoing business development prospects.

## Notice

As part of a project to ensure all residences in the city are compliant with new Simpler Recycling regulations by April 2026, Colchester City Council is required to expand its food recycling services to all flats in the City. To facilitate this Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to purchase 180L 2 Wheeled Lockable Bins with a lid aperture suitable for food waste, and 7L Kitchen Caddies. Delivery will be staggered through the period from November 2025 to April 2026 with potential for further orders after this period (Full details of the delivery requirements are detailed in the Specification). Bids are being sought through the ESPO Framework Agreement 860_22 - Refuse and Recycling Products (Including Wheeled Bins) - Lot 1A and Lot 7. Please only submit a bid for the appropriate Lot(s) to which ESPO have awarded you a position on this framework. Colchester City Council Lots: Lot 1:180L 2 Wheeled Lockable Bins with a lid aperture suitable for food waste Lot 2:7L Kitchen Caddies Bidders should note that after the initial orders, the council requires the ability to call off this contract throughout the 2026 / 27 financial year. Additional information: This opportunity was awarded via mini competition using the ESPO Framework Agreement 860_22 - Refuse and Recycling Products (Including Wheeled Bins) - Lot 1A and Lot 7. The requirement is for in initial quantity of Bins and Caddies but with the ability to call off from the successful suppliers for the 2026/27 financial year. Lot 1: Awarded to Contenur UK Ltd Lot 2: Awarded to Ridley Recycling Ltd

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d566dd14-e1fd-4d69-aaa1-a1d975792814 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,500 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CONTENUR; RIDLEY RECYCLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d566dd14-e1fd-4d69-aaa1-a1d975792814

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d566dd14-e1fd-4d69-aaa1-a1d975792814
  25th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=982618315
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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