---
title: "Distribution of food waste containers and caddies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dc52"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc52.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-06"
---

# Distribution of food waste containers and caddies

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dc52

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## Summary

East Suffolk Council is seeking a local specialist distributor for the delivery of 125,000 23-litre food waste containers and 125,000 5-litre food waste caddies to approximately 125,000 households throughout East Suffolk. The contract, valued at £200,000, falls under the services category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 21st March 2025. The contract period will run from 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026, with all work to be completed by the latter date. This open procedure tender has various criteria that must be fulfilled as specified in the economic and technical selection documents.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for local businesses specialising in distribution services, particularly those with experience in logistics and the hire of goods-transport vehicles with a driver. Companies with the capability to manage large-scale deliveries efficiently and handle deadlines will be well-suited to compete. Winning this contract can provide substantial business growth through a high-profile engagement with a regional authority, potentially paving the way for future contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

East Suffolk Council are looking to appoint a local specialist distributor to deliver 125,000 23 litre food waste containers and 125,000 5 litre food waste caddies to c.125,000 households throughout East Suffolk. This work needs to be completed by 31st March 2026, in preparation for the requirement to commence food waste collections. Further details are included in Section C: Specification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Suffolk Council are looking to appoint a local specialist distributor to deliver 125,000 23 litre food waste containers and 125,000 5 litre food waste caddies to c.125,000 households throughout East Suffolk. This work needs to be completed by 31st March 2026, in preparation for the requirement to commence food waste collections.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004009-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004009-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/Home
- https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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