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title: "1054 - Container and Access Step Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044a72"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# 1054 - Container and Access Step Maintenance

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044a72

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## Summary

Essex County Council has recently awarded a contract for the maintenance and repair of its container units and pedestrian access steps, which are essential for managing the waste generated by the county's 1.5 million residents. The awarded contracts, stemming from the tender titled "1054 - Container and Access Step Maintenance," are split into two Lots: Lot 1 for Container Maintenance and Lot 2 for Access Step Maintenance, including Adhoc Maintenance Works, covering a total estimated contract value of £843,333 over a 3+2 year period. The awarded contracts to UK Container Maintenance Ltd for Lot 1 and Oxborrow Engineering Limited for Lot 2, were finalised on 31st July 2024, with the services to be provided across various Recycling Centres for Household Waste (RCHW) and Waste Transfer Stations (WTS) located in the UKH region.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those experienced in handling waste management infrastructure. With substantial ongoing maintenance needs and the possibility of extending the contract, there is potential for significant business growth and long-term engagements. SMEs with capabilities in handling heavy-duty waste containers or fabricating access steps, as well as those capable of providing on-demand maintenance services, would find this tender particularly suitable. The open procedure allows for competitive bidding, ensuring that businesses of all sizes can compete effectively for these valuable contracts.

## Notice

The Authority currently owns approximately 450 units of Containers (consisting of 15, 30 and 40 yard specifications), as well as approximately 140 units of pedestrian Access Steps located across its 21 RCHWs. To maintain these items, the Authority is awarding a contract for both the maintenance and repair of the above mentioned Container units and Access Step units, as well as Adhoc Maintenance Works. The requirements of this tender were divided into two (2) Lots and therefore two (2) contracts have been awarded: - Lot 1: Container Maintenance - Lot 2: Access Step Maintenance (including Adhoc Maintenance Works)

### Lot Information

1054 - Lot 1 - Container Maintenance

Essex is a large county with almost 1.5 million residents generating approximately 700,000 tonnes of local authority collected waste per annum. As the statutory waste disposal authority for Essex, Essex County Council (the Authority) is responsible for providing a range of infrastructure and arrangements for the management of waste. The Authority operate 21 Recycling Centres for Household Waste (RCHW) and 4 Waste Transfer Stations (WTS), and work closely with the 12 borough, city and district councils who are the Waste Collection Authorities (WCA) within the county of Essex. The scope of this contract is for the maintenance and repair of a stock of approximately 450 Roll-On Roll-Off (RORO) Containers. These units consist mostly of 30m3 (40 Cubic Yard) open Containers that are compatible with the Authority's hook lift collection fleet.

Options: The Contract Term for this Agreement is for an initial period of three (3) year(s) with the option to extend for a period of up to an additional two (2) years. An extension may be offered on any number of occasions as the Authority deems suitable, providing that this does not exceed two (2) years in total.

Renewal: The Contract Term for this Agreement is for an initial period of three (3) year(s) with the option to extend for a period of up to an additional two (2) years. An extension may be offered on any number of occasions as the Authority deems suitable, providing that this does not exceed two (2) years in total. The decision to extend this Contract is at the Authority's sole discretion and shall be provided to the Contractor in writing.

1054 - Lot 2 - Access Step Maintenance

Essex is a large county with almost 1.5 million residents generating approximately 700,000 tonnes of local authority collected waste per annum. As the statutory waste disposal authority for Essex, Essex County Council (the Authority) is responsible for providing a range of infrastructure and arrangements for the management of waste. The Authority operate 21 Recycling Centres for Household Waste (RCHW) and 4 Waste Transfer Stations (WTS), and work closely with the 12 borough, city and district councils who are the Waste Collection Authorities (WCA) within the county of Essex. The scope of this contract is for the maintenance and repair of a stock of approximately 140 units of pedestrian Access Steps which are used daily by members of public to gain access to the Authority's 40 cubic yard containers and safely deposit waste. The Authority's sites may, at times, also require site additional maintenance and fabrication work to be undertaken and therefore the successful Contractor must have the ability to provide Adhoc Maintenance Works.

Options: The Contract Term for this Agreement is for an initial period of three (3) year(s) with the option to extend for a period of up to an additional two (2) years. An extension may be offered on any number of occasions as the Authority deems suitable, providing that this does not exceed two (2) years in total.

Renewal: The Contract Term for this Agreement is for an initial period of three (3) year(s) with the option to extend for a period of up to an additional two (2) years. An extension may be offered on any number of occasions as the Authority deems suitable, providing that this does not exceed two (2) years in total. The decision to extend this Contract is at the Authority's sole discretion and shall be provided to the Contractor in writing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023894-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | 8 May 2024 |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £843,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,733 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | OXBORROW ENGINEERING; UK CONTAINER MAINTENANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023894-2024
- 10 May 2024 at 07:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014895-2024
- 10 Apr 2024 at 14:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011667-2024
- 19 Mar 2024 at 15:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008867-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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