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Procurement of Wheeled Bins for the new Recycling and Waste Service

Awarded to ABFALLBEHALTER & CONTAINER WEBER UK LTD, BRITISH POLYTHENE LIMITED (t/a BPI.recycled products), CASTING SUPPORT SYSTEMS LIMITED +22 more

Colchester City Council(buyer)

Published
Published 25 April 2025
Deadline
Closed 17 November 2025

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Overview

Colchester City Council has awarded a contract worth £2.4 million for the procurement of wheeled bins to support its new recycling and waste service transformation. The contract, awarded on 8 January 2026 to 25 suppliers including ABFALLBEHALTER & CONTAINER WEBER UK LTD, British Polythene Limited, and others, covers the supply of new recycling wheelie bins for residents and non-recyclable waste bins for households currently without them, with phased rollout commencing summer 2026 and completion scheduled for March 2027.

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Lots (12)

  • 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.

    Won by IPL PLASTICS (UK) LTDWon by ABFALLBEHALTER & CONTAINER WEBER UK LTDWon by CONTENUR (UK) LIMITEDWon by CRAEMER UK LIMITEDWon by ESE WORLD LIMITEDWon by IPL PLASTICS (UK) LIMITEDWon by SSI SCHAEFER PLASTICS UK LIMITED
  • 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.

    Won by BRITISH POLYTHENE LIMITED (t/a BPI.recycled products)Won by CEDO LIMITEDWon by CROMWELL POLYTHENE LIMITEDWon by EXIMEX (UK) LIMITEDWon by IMPERIAL POLYTHENE PRODUCTS LIMITEDWon by J.P.K. TRADE SUPPLIES LIMITEDWon by K.B. EXTRUDERS LTDWon by OPALION LIMITEDWon by PATTERSONS (BRISTOL) LIMITEDWon by SAI-PAC (UK) LIMITEDWon by SPHERE CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITEDWon by STORM ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITEDWon by THE COMPOST BAG COMPANY LTD
  • 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.

    Won by IPL PLASTICS (UK) LIMITEDWon by THE COMPOST BAG COMPANY LTD
  • 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.

    Won by ABFALLBEHALTER & CONTAINER WEBER UK LTDWon by CONTENUR (UK) LIMITEDWon by CRAEMER UK LIMITEDWon by ESE WORLD LIMITEDWon by SSI SCHAEFER PLASTICS UK LIMITED
  • 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.

    Won by STORM ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITEDWon by UK CONTAINER MAINTENANCE LIMITED
  • 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.

    Won by STORM ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITEDWon by UK CONTAINER MAINTENANCE LIMITED
  • 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.

    Won by STORM ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITEDWon by UK CONTAINER MAINTENANCE LIMITED
  • 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.

    Won by CASTING SUPPORT SYSTEMS LIMITEDWon by IPL PLASTICS (UK) LIMITEDWon by RIDLEY RECYCLING LIMITEDWon by THE COMPOST BAG COMPANY LTD
  • 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.

    Won by IPL PLASTICS (UK) LIMITEDWon by RIDLEY RECYCLING LIMITEDWon by THE COMPOST BAG COMPANY LTD
  • 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.

    Won by CASTING SUPPORT SYSTEMS LIMITEDWon by CONTENUR (UK) LIMITEDWon by CRAEMER UK LIMITEDWon by ESE WORLD LIMITEDWon by IPL PLASTICS (UK) LIMITEDWon by RIDLEY RECYCLING LIMITEDWon by SAI-PAC (UK) LIMITEDWon by SSI SCHAEFER PLASTICS UK LIMITEDWon by THE COMPOST BAG COMPANY LTD
  • 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.

    Won by IMPERIAL POLYTHENE PRODUCTS LIMITEDWon by SAI-PAC (UK) LIMITEDWon by THE COMPOST BAG COMPANY LTDWon by WEIR & CARMICHAEL LIMITED
  • 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.

    Won by BRITISH POLYTHENE LIMITED (t/a BPI.recycled products)Won by CEDO LIMITEDWon by CROMWELL POLYTHENE LIMITEDWon by EXIMEX (UK) LIMITEDWon by IMPERIAL POLYTHENE PRODUCTS LIMITEDWon by OPALION LIMITEDWon by PATTERSONS (BRISTOL) LIMITEDWon by RIDLEY RECYCLING LIMITEDWon by SAI-PAC (UK) LIMITEDWon by SPHERE CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITEDWon by THE BIODEGRADABLE BAG COMPANY LTDWon by THE COMPOST BAG COMPANY LTD

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
25 April 2025
Questions by
31 October 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bagsMiscellaneous spare partsWaste and rubbish containers and binsBinsCompost boxesRecycling equipmentWheeled containersContainers for waste material+1 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£2,400,000
Award date
8 January 2026
Contract period
1 February 2026 → 31 January 2028
Winners
  • ABFALLBEHALTER & CONTAINER WEBER UK LTD
  • BRITISH POLYTHENE LIMITED (t/a BPI.recycled products)
  • CASTING SUPPORT SYSTEMS LIMITED
  • CEDO LIMITED
  • CONTENUR (UK) LIMITED
  • CRAEMER UK LIMITED
  • CROMWELL POLYTHENE LIMITED
  • ESE WORLD LIMITED
  • EXIMEX (UK) LIMITED
  • IMPERIAL POLYTHENE PRODUCTS LIMITED
  • IPL PLASTICS (UK) LIMITED
  • IPL PLASTICS (UK) LTD
  • J.P.K. TRADE SUPPLIES LIMITED
  • K.B. EXTRUDERS LTD
  • OPALION LIMITED
  • PATTERSONS (BRISTOL) LIMITED
  • RIDLEY RECYCLING LIMITED
  • SAI-PAC (UK) LIMITED
  • SPHERE CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITED
  • SSI SCHAEFER PLASTICS UK LIMITED
  • STORM ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED
  • THE BIODEGRADABLE BAG COMPANY LTD
  • THE COMPOST BAG COMPANY LTD
  • UK CONTAINER MAINTENANCE LIMITED
  • WEIR & CARMICHAEL LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    29 April 2026

  2. Contract

    20 February 2026

  3. Contract

    13 January 2026

  4. Tender Update

    11 November 2025

  5. Tender Update

    6 November 2025

  6. Contract Notice

    3 October 2025

  7. Prior Information Notice

    25 April 2025

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