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title: "Procurement of Wheeled Bins for the new Recycling and Waste Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05076d"
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# Procurement of Wheeled Bins for the new Recycling and Waste Service

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05076d

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## Summary

Colchester City Council has completed the procurement process titled "Procurement of Wheeled Bins for the new Recycling and Waste Service", with IPL PLASTICS (UK) LTD awarded the contract as the supplier. This procurement falls under the waste and rubbish containers and bins industry category, with an expected delivery location in Essex. The procurement used an open procedure method and is part of a significant transformation initiative to modernise recycling services in Colchester. The rollout of new recycling wheelie bins and non-recyclable waste wheelie bins is scheduled from May 2026 to March 2027, with bidders confirming costs and minimum order quantities until March 2029. The contract was signed on 17 April 2026 for a value of £2.4 million.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in manufacturing and supplying waste management products, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the UK. The procurement method allows for call-offs without competition, presenting suppliers with a straightforward way to engage with public sector organisations across the UK. SMEs skilled in producing waste containers and recycling equipment are well-positioned to compete in this sector, benefiting from ESPO's national framework, which covers diverse product supply needs, including wheeled bins, spare parts, recycling containers, plastic refuse sacks, and compost bins. ESPO’s network extends beyond local authorities, including educational establishments, emergency services, NHS bodies, and social landlords, facilitating wide-ranging business avenues for framework participants.

## Notice

Colchester City Council is undertaking a significant transformation of its waste and recycling services. As part of this programme, all residents will receive new recycling wheelie bins, and households currently without a non recyclable waste wheelie bin will be provided with one. These changes aim to modernise the service, improve recycling performance, and support cleaner neighbourhoods across Colchester. The phased rollout will commence in summer 2026 and is scheduled to be completed by March 2027.

### Lot Information

Supply of Plastic 2-Wheeled Bins

Colchester City Council is undertaking a significant transformation of its waste and recycling services. As part of this programme, all residents will receive new recycling wheelie bins, and households currently without a non recyclable waste wheelie bin will be provided with one. These changes aim to modernise the service, improve recycling performance, and support cleaner neighbourhoods across Colchester, with an estimated total requirement of approximately 140,000 bins (of various size). The phased rollout will commence in summer 2026 and is scheduled to be completed by March 2027. Bids are being sought through the ESPO Framework Agreement 860_26 - Refuse and Recycling Products (Including Wheeled Bins) - Lot 1A Plastic 2 Wheeled Bins.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will be completed either in 12-month periods or in full, and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Supply of Plastic 4-Wheeled Bins

Lot 1B is for the provision of plastic 4-wheeled bins and associated products and services. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will be completed either in 12-month periods or in full, and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Supply of Steel 4-Wheeled Bins

Lot 2 is for the provision of steel 4-wheeled bins and associated products and services. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will be completed either in 12-month periods or in full, and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Steel Bin Maintenance and Repair

Lot 3 covers the maintenance and repair services for steel bins at a variety of locations. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will be completed either in 12-month periods or in full, and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Supply of Spare Parts for 4-Wheeled Bins

Lot 4 covers the supply of a wide range of spare parts for 4-wheeled bins. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will be completed either in 12-month periods or in full, and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Supply of Kerbside Recycling Containers

Lot 5 covers the supply of a wide range of kerbside recycling containers. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will be completed either in 12-month periods or in full, and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Supply of Stackable Boxes for Waste

Lot 6 covers the supply of a wide range of stackable boxes for various waste types. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will be completed either in 12-month periods or in full, and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Supply of Food Waste Containers

Lot 7 covers the supply of a wide range of food waste containers including kitchen caddies and kerbside caddies. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will be completed either in 12-month periods or in full, and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Supply of Kerbside Recycling Bags

Lot 8 covers the supply of a wide range of kerbside recycling bags. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will be completed either in 12-month periods or in full, and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Supply of Compostable Liners

Lot 9 covers the supply of a wide range of compostable liners. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will be completed either in 12-month periods or in full, and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Supply of Plastic Refuse Sacks

Lot 10 covers the supply of a wide range of plastic refuse sacks. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will be completed either in 12-month periods or in full, and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Supply of Compost Bins

Lot 11 covers the supply of a wide range of compost bins. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will be completed either in 12-month periods or in full, and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

### Planning Information

Suppliers are being engaged with via a Request for Information questionnaire (accessible on the eProcurement Portal / ProContract as a Public Message, once an Expression an interest has been completed, see also below for further details on how to access this) to:
• Identify potential suppliers in the market
• Obtain feedback on ESPO's proposed procurement methodology
• Determine whether localised Social Value can and/or will be provided to framework users
• Determine whether the market is prepared for carbon reduction plans to be included as a condition of participation for the procurement
• Understand the market's capacity to meet the framework requirements
• Determine whether there have been any changes or developments in the market since ESPO last went out to tender
• Identify any potential risks in the market
For the purposes of this Preliminary market engagement (PME), please express your interest as follows:
(a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '860_26 ' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest.
Please access the Messages area/section of the eProcurement Portal (ProContract / EastMidsTenders - Messages can be accessed via the Activity dashboard once an Expression of interest has been completed) for any further communications on this preliminary market engagement, including the RFI documentation.
In the case of any questions or clarifications relating to this PME, these should also be submitted to ESPO as a Message on the eProcurement Portal (again once an Expression of interest has been completed).
Economic operators should note that this is a preliminary market engagement exercise (and NOT a competitive tender process at this stage). The participation of an economic operator in this preliminary market engagement will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and the Contracting Authority/Client. An economic operator's participation, or lack of participation, in this preliminary market engagement shall not impact the ability of the economic operator to participate in any resulting tender exercise. Economic operators should note that any interest indicated does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039174-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000,000 |
| Awards value | £250,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £210,733,333 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| 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 | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 24 |
| Supplier names | ABFALLBEHALTER & CONTAINER WEBER; BRITISH POLYTHENE LIMITED (T/A BPI.RECYCLED PRODUCTS; CASTING SUPPORT SYSTEMS; CEDO; CONTENUR (UK; CRAEMER; CROMWELL POLYTHENE; ESE WORLD; EXIMEX (UK; IMPERIAL POLYTHENE PRODUCTS; IPL PLASTICS (UK; J.P.K. TRADE SUPPLIES; K.B. EXTRUDERS; OPALION; PATTERSONS (BRISTOL; RIDLEY RECYCLING; SAI-PAC (UK; SPHERE CONSUMER PRODUCTS; SSI SCHAEFER PLASTICS; STORM ENVIRONMENTAL; THE BIODEGRADABLE BAG; THE COMPOST BAG; UK CONTAINER MAINTENANCE; WEIR & CARMICHAEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags
- 34913000 - Miscellaneous spare parts
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 39224340 - Bins
- 39234000 - Compost boxes
- 42914000 - Recycling equipment
- 44613600 - Wheeled containers
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
- 50514000 - Repair and maintenance services of metal containers

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039174-2026
- 20 Feb 2026 at 16:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015848-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 14:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002714-2026
- 11 Nov 2025 at 14:47 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072853-2025
- 6 Nov 2025 at 09:44 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071488-2025
- 3 Oct 2025 at 14:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062241-2025
- 25 Apr 2025 at 09:34 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016949-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015848-2026
  20th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002714-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072853-2025
  11th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071488-2025
  6th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062241-2025
  3rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016949-2025
  25th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  Please refer to the tender documents (see above for further details including summary instructions on how to access these).
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12364
  860_26 Framework Agreement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12365
  860_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12366
  860_26 Framework Agreement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12367
  860_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12368
  860_26 Framework Agreement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12369
  860_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12370
  860_26 Framework Agreement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12371
  860_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12372
  860_26 Framework Agreement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12373
  860_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12374
  860_26 Framework Agreement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12375
  860_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12376
  860_26 Framework Agreement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12377
  860_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12378
  860_26 Framework Agreement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12379
  860_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12380
  860_26 Framework Agreement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12381
  860_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12382
  860_26 Framework Agreement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12383
  860_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12384
  860_26 Framework Agreement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12385
  860_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12386
  860_26 Framework Agreement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12387
  860_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms

## Notice URLs

- http://Www.sphere.eu
- http://eximex-inter.com
- http://ukcontainers.co.uk/
- http://www.colchester.gov.uk
- http://www.compostbaguk.com
- http://www.contenur.com
- http://www.creamer.com
- http://www.cromwellpolythene.co.uk
- http://www.ecocupstore.co.uk
- http://www.greensack.co.uk
- http://www.iplglobal.com
- http://www.jpkltd.com
- http://www.opalion.co.uk
- http://www.pattersons.co.uk
- http://www.peterridley.co.uk
- http://www.saipac.com
- http://www.smartliftbulkpackaging.co.uk
- http://www.ssi-plastic.com
- http://www.stormenviro.co.uk
- http://www.w-weber.com
- http://www.weirbags.co.uk
- https://cedo.com
- https://www.castingsupportsystems.com/
- https://www.ese.com/ese-world-ltd/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/
- https://www.espo.org/legal
- https://www.imperialpolythene.com/
- https://www.kbextruders.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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