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title: "Select List for Maintenance of Skips, Containers and Roller Packers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056590"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Select List for Maintenance of Skips, Containers and Roller Packers

Buyer: MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056590

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council revolves around a contract for the maintenance of skips, containers, and roller packers in council depots. Falling under the industry category of repair and maintenance services, this process is conducted under an open procedure within Northern Ireland's regulations. With the final award made on 5th November 2025, the contract is set to commence on 17th November 2025 and extend potentially to 2029, with scheduled evaluations and possible extensions. The address for the council is The Braid, Ballymena, and the total contract is valued at £360,000. The procurement included multiple lots and had the involvement of several suppliers, leading to comprehensive contract coverage for numerous recycling sites and equipment types.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and service providers skilled in equipment maintenance and repair services. SMEs, especially those specializing in refuse-compaction vehicles, rubbish compactors, and waste container maintenance, will find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. Companies with robust service delivery proposals, cost-effective solutions, and a solid track record in meeting safety and maintenance standards at public facilities are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract provides options for renewal with two one-year extensions, enabling successful bidders to secure long-term collaboration with the Borough Council and enhance their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Maintenance of Skips, Containers and Roller Packers in Council Depots.

### Lot Information

Repairs and maintenance of compactors

The successful service provider(s) will be responsible for the provision of scheduled and reactive servicing, repair and maintenance of compactors. All compactors should be maintained on-site unless it is unsafe to do so. Where specialist equipment is required, it may be necessary for the service provider(s) to carry out essential works off-site. A full list of compactors is provided on appendix 1, lot 1, this also includes the type of material the compactor is utilised for. Scheduled six-monthly safety inspections must be carried out on all compactors. A service checklist must be submitted at the time of inspection. After each routine service, the service provider(s) must provide the following to the Household Recycling Centre Manager within 3 working days: 1. Written report as to the general condition of each compactor 2. Completed checklist in relation to the routine inspections of the compactors and details of any work that was completed. All maintenance and repairs to compactors must be of a high standard conforming to: - * The requirements of the manufacturer's recommendations * latest British/European Standards published by BSI * All legal requirements and good practice. Council requires 6 monthly inspections of 31 compactors located over 5 Household Recycling Centre sites in Mid and East Antrim Borough. Minimum inspection- * Clear any waste debris from drive compartment. * Check condition of feeding hopper, access door and any handrails. * Check all signs and labels are correct. * Function test machine. * Carry out full electrical test. * Check electrical control panel, circuits and wiring etc. * Check condition and operation of all control switches ie. emergency stops, operating buttons etc. * Check condition of pinning bars, securing pins and chains. * Check all hydraulic components. * Check for hydraulic oil leaks, replace filters and top up oil where required. * Check hydraulic pressures and adjust as required. * Grease and lubricate all relevant parts including hinges, nipples, platen head guides, turnbuckles etc. * Following inspection of any unit, the contractor shall provide an inspection report to the Recycling Centre Manager, prior to undertaking any repairs, unless instructed otherwise by an authorised Council officer. * Walkways including ramps, platform, kickboards and handrails. * Contractor to inspect operating stickers on hopper door and replace if necessary. This is not an exhaustive list. The contractor will be required to provide full and comprehensive servicing of compactors to ensure that the equipment is operating safely, efficiently and fit-for-purpose

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions subject to satisfactory review and performance.

Maintenance and repairs of roll packers

The successful service provider(s) will be responsible for the provision of scheduled and reactive servicing, repair and maintenance of roll packer equipment. All equipment should be maintained on-site unless it is unsafe to do so. Where specialist equipment is required, it may be necessary for the service provider(s) to carry out essential works off-site. Six-monthly safety inspections must be carried out on compactors. A service checklist must be submitted at the time of inspection. After each routine service, the service provider(s) shall provide the following to the Household Recycling Centre Manager within 3 working days: 1. Written statement as to the general condition of the item 2. Completed checklist in relation to routine servicing of the item detailing the type of service and any work that was undertaken. Specification Council requires 6-month inspections of 3 x roll-packers. They are located at Sullatober HRC, Carrickfergus, Waveney Road HRC, Ballymena and Redlands HRC, Larne. The Council reserves the right to add replacement and/or new machines purchased throughout the contract period to this contract. A full list of roll packers is provided on appendix 1, lot 2. Minimum requirement: - * Carry out full electrical circuit test * Carry out all safety checks * Check condition and operation of all control switches ie. emergency stops, operating buttons etc. * Check hydraulic circuit and gearbox * Change engine oil * Replace engine oil filter, fuel filters, air filters and hydraulic oil filter. * Grease and lubricate all relevant parts. * Following inspection, the contractor shall provide an inspection report to the Recycling Centre Manager, prior to undertaking any repairs, unless instructed otherwise by an authorised Council officer. * Upon acceptance of the quotation, the Recycling Centre Manager will raise an order for the work to be carried out at the agreed price. * Upon receipt of the order, the contractor shall carry out the work as instructed. This is not an exhaustive list. The contractor will be required to provide full and comprehensive servicing of roll-packers to ensure that the equipment is operating safely, efficiently and fit-for-purpose

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions subject to satisfactory review and performance.

Repairs of skips and containers

There are 102 roll on/off containers of varying sizes across the 5 sites. These are inspected regularly by Council's maintenance team and repairs will be requested on a need basis. Full details are in appendix 1 lot 3. Repairs include but not limited to. * Wheels and axle replaced or repaired * Ratchet arms repaired * Door hinges repaired * Modifications to containers * Container floors and sides patched repaired or replaced * General welding repairs on containers

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions subject to satisfactory review and performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071199-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | 2028-06-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BALLYMENA |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT43 5EJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0F Mid and East Antrim |
| Local authority | Mid and East Antrim |
| Electoral ward | Castle Demesne |
| Westminster constituency | North Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BENAGH ENGINEERING & MOTOR WORKS; BERGMANN DIRECT; GRADE-ALL INTERNATIONAL; R D MECHANICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 34144512 - Refuse-compaction vehicles
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 39713300 - Rubbish compactors
- 44613700 - Refuse skips
- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery
- 90530000 - Operation of a refuse site

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 11:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071199-2025
- 24 Jul 2025 at 13:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042828-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071199-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042828-2025
  24th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk

## Notice URLs

- http://www.benaghengineering.co.uk
- http://www.bergmanndirect.co.uk
- http://www.gradeall.com
- http://www.rdmechanical.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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