---
title: "Contract for 3 New Waste Compactors for Household Waste Recycling Centres"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a171"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA"
published: "2026-02-05"
---

# Contract for 3 New Waste Compactors for Household Waste Recycling Centres

Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a171

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by the City & County of Swansea involved an open competition for the supply and installation of three new waste compactors at Household Waste Recycling Centres. This falls under the industrial machinery and refuse management services industry categories. Located in Swansea, within the UKL18 region, the procurement was part of a below-threshold, open competition and reached the contract award stage on 9th January 2026. The tender was initially published on 24th September 2025, with an enquiry period that ended on 17th October 2025 and a submission deadline on 24th October 2025. The awarded contract, now active, was signed with Thetford International Compactors Service Limited and is scheduled to run until July 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery and waste management solutions. Companies with experience in delivering, installing, and maintaining large machinery would be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement process underscores the necessity for SMEs and those familiar with Welsh regulations to engage with sub-central government projects, offering a path to securing public sector contracts that require both technical precision and comprehensive service support, including ongoing maintenance and operator training. This represents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector waste management services.

## Notice

3 new compactors for our HWRCs to include decommissioning of existing and installation of new

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010513-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 9 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA1 3SN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THETFORD INTERNATIONAL COMPACTORS SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 14:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010513-2026
- 24 Sep 2025 at 15:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059412-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010513-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059412-2025
  24th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk—
- http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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