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Contract for Supply of Small Food Waste Caddys for household use by residents.

Awarded to Straight Ltd/IPL Plastics UK Ltd

City & County of Swansea(buyer)

Published
Published 3 March 2026
Deadline
Closed 30 March 2026

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Overview

City & County of Swansea awarded a contract to Straight Ltd/IPL Plastics UK Ltd on 2 July 2026 for the supply of small printed food waste caddies (5–7 litres) for household use, with a contract value of £129,000. The scope includes an initial minimum order of 15,000 units in the first year on a call-off basis, with caddies to be green, pre-assembled with hinged lids and handles, manufactured from a minimum of 30% recycled plastic, and printed with the council logo, with delivery within 17 weeks of the first order.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£129,792
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
3 March 2026
Questions by
23 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Recycling equipmentRefuse and waste related services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£129,000
Award date
2 July 2026
Contract period
30 April 2026 → 30 April 2027
Contract length
1 year
Could run to
23 June 2030
Against estimate
1% below
Winner
  • Straight Ltd/IPL Plastics UK Ltd

This contract ends on 30 April 2027, or 23 June 2030 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

Straight Ltd/IPL Plastics UK Ltd

Based in
Tamworth
Public contracts won
64
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Competition and scoring

How bids were scored

Price 70% · Quality 30%

  • Quality Evaluation: 30%30%
  • Price: Evaluation 70%70%

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Market context

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£126,633

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City & County of Swansea in the last 12 months

132

contracts awarded, worth £342,687,646 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    20 August 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    3 March 2026

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