GB-Colchester: 0439(a) - Food Waste Bins for Flats

Contract summary

Industry

• Waste and rubbish containers and bins - 34928480

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£33,500

Procurement reference

BIP982618315

Published date

25 September 2025

Closing date

8 September 2025

Closing time

12am

Contract start date

1 October 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2027

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Not specified

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

As part of a project to ensure all residences in the city are compliant with new Simpler Recycling regulations by April 2026, Colchester City Council is required to expand its food recycling services to all flats in the City.

To facilitate this Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to purchase 180L 2 Wheeled Lockable Bins with a lid aperture suitable for food waste, and 7L Kitchen Caddies.

Delivery will be staggered through the period from November 2025 to April 2026 with potential for further orders after this period (Full details of the delivery requirements are detailed in the Specification).

Bids are being sought through the ESPO Framework Agreement 860_22 - Refuse and Recycling Products (Including Wheeled Bins) - Lot 1A and Lot 7.

Please only submit a bid for the appropriate Lot(s) to which ESPO have awarded you a position on this framework.

Colchester City Council Lots:

Lot 1:180L 2 Wheeled Lockable Bins with a lid aperture suitable for food waste

Lot 2:7L Kitchen Caddies

Bidders should note that after the initial orders, the council requires the ability to call off this contract throughout the 2026 / 27 financial year.

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More information

Links

• https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=982618315
• Tender notice
• Please follow this link to view the notice.

Additional text

This opportunity was awarded via mini competition using the ESPO Framework Agreement 860_22 - Refuse and Recycling Products (Including Wheeled Bins) - Lot 1A and Lot 7.

The requirement is for in initial quantity of Bins and Caddies but with the ability to call off from the successful suppliers for the 2026/27 financial year.

Lot 1: Awarded to Contenur UK Ltd
Lot 2: Awarded to Ridley Recycling Ltd

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Award information

Awarded date

17 September 2025

Contract start date

1 October 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2027

Total value of contract

£33,500

This contract was awarded to 2 suppliers.

Contenur UK Ltd

Ridley Recycling Ltd

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About the buyer

Contact name

Matt Howe

Address

Rowan House
33 Sheepen Road
Colchester
CO3 3WG
UK

Telephone

+447976794358

Email

matthew.howe@colchester.gov.uk