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title: "THE PROVISION OF FOOD WASTE CONTAINER (AND WELCOME PACK DELIVERIES) TO FLATS THROUGHOUT MEDWAY."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ab20"
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buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# THE PROVISION OF FOOD WASTE CONTAINER (AND WELCOME PACK DELIVERIES) TO FLATS THROUGHOUT MEDWAY.

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab20

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## Summary

Medway Council has awarded the contract for "The Provision of Food Waste Container (and Welcome Pack Deliveries) to Flats Throughout Medway" to APBINS LTD. This procurement process, governed by the Environment Act 2021, aimed to ensure the delivery of food waste containers to approximately 24,000 households across Medway. The contract, finalized under an "open" method below the threshold, emphasized competition and transparency, with a contract value of £73,521 (excluding VAT). The contract commenced on 2nd February 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2026. Located in Chatham, Medway Council serves as a sub-central public authority under UK jurisdiction. Key contact for the Council is Graham Neil Thomas, accessible via email or phone.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in logistics and waste management services. Given the nature of the project, parcel delivery services classify as a suitable industry category for potential bidders. Companies with robust logistics capabilities, especially those experienced in managing large-scale delivery operations in residential areas, would find this an attractive contract. SMEs like APBINS LTD, already awarded the task, demonstrate the suitability of this project for smaller, nimble firms that can leverage their specialized expertise to deliver services efficiently under stringent deadlines and compliance requirements.

## Notice

Medway Council are seeking to contract out the delivery of food waste containers to approximately 24,000 households (flats) across the borough. This is to ensure that every household has the opportunity to recycle food waste in line with the provisions of the Environment Act 2021. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011415342

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010418-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,552 |
| Lots value | £108,552 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,521 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APBINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64121200 - Parcel delivery services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 12:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010418-2026
- 8 Oct 2025 at 18:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063493-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010418-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063493-2025
  8th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011415342
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/349R5K2UX7
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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