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title: "Transfer Station Baler"
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# Transfer Station Baler

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e18f18ba-9303-4fe9-9efa-a7b3b1a0c84f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Torbay Council, specifically through its wholly owned company SWISCo, which is seeking a replacement baler for its waste transfer station located at Tor Park Rd, Paignton, TQ4 7PL. This contract is classified under the industrial machinery category and has a total value of £375,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 5th November 2021. The awarded contract, which was confirmed on 17th November 2021, will run from 30th November 2021 to 31st May 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, particularly those capable of handling the installation and commissioning of balers. Companies that can provide site modifications, safety barriers, and staff training services would be particularly well-suited for this contract. Given the optional five-year maintenance agreement, this could also attract businesses focused on long-term service provision, enhancing their growth potential within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

SWISCo, a company wholly owned by and delivering services on behalf of Torbay Council, has a requirement for a replacement baler at its waste transfer station at Tor Park Rd, Paignton TQ4 7PL. The Contract will be between SWISCo and the successful Supplier. This Contract will be for: * removal and disposal of the existing baler * any site modifications required, including to the current conveyor feed so that it is compatible with the new baler, and safety barriers * supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of the replacement baler * training of 8 staff * 5-year maintenance agreement (optional) Additional information: Full Access to Documents In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Tender Documents the Authority is providing the Documents in PDF format in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-Tendering portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk In order to access amendable versions of the Documents and to submit a response Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then express an interest in the opportunity and download the Word and Excel format Documents for completion and submission. Access to Documents for Submission For procurement opportunities; login and navigate back to the system to express your interest by going back to the system's home page. If the opportunity does not appear automatically, you can search in the Opportunities area of the Home page. Select the opportunity and you will be taken to another screen where you can express an interest (at the top right hand side of this screen). You will need to register an interest to access the documents and submit your bid. Once you've registered an interest the opportunities will appear in the 'My Activities' tab. If you click on the opportunity you will be taken to a new screen where you can download the Word/Excel format documents, complete them and submit your response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/303920ed-950b-40d4-bd22-2ec9238eb041 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £352,180 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDDLETON ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2021 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/303920ed-950b-40d4-bd22-2ec9238eb041
- 5 Oct 2021 at 09:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fa12101-512e-4ce4-9f71-6ad9e1222ca8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/303920ed-950b-40d4-bd22-2ec9238eb041
  20th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fa12101-512e-4ce4-9f71-6ad9e1222ca8
  5th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=094b6000-fb21-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torbay.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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