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Published 17 Oct 2024, 15:20 BST

Official UK procurement notice

FURTHER-COMPETITION FOR THE PROVISION OF SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND RECYCLING OF WHEELED BINS AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS TO SUPPORT WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE

Official notice

Authority: Ubico Ltd·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement13 lotsGoodsRestricted procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£500,000,000total for 13 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 25 Nov 2024awarded 30 Sept 2026
Lots 13see the lot list below
Framework period 4 yrsends 31 Jan 2029 · extension options published · starts 1 Feb 2025

What is being bought13 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

1.1.Ubico Ltd are conducting a Further-competition for the provision of supply, delivery and recycling of wheeled bins and associated products to support waste collection services.

1.2.This Further-Competition is issued in relation to the Refuse and Recycling Products Framework Agreement, procured by YPO in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This Further-Competition will involve inviting Tenders from all Suppliers who were successfully awarded onto Lot 3 and Lot 4.

  • Recurrence: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date

CPV: Bins · Containers for waste material · Other containers · Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags · Refuse and waste related services · Refuse recycling services · Repair and maintenance services of metal containers · Sacks and bags · Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation · Waste and rubbish containers and bins · Wheeled containers

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
4 bids received · 17 suppliers appointed
Framework period
4 yrs from 1 Feb 2025

Lots and requirements (13)Procurement structure

13 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1YPO Lot 3 – Two-Wheeled BinsAwardedRenewal UK, South West 4 yrs

Supply of two-wheeled bins in various capacities, including associated accessories and replacement parts.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: UK, South West · Gloucestershire,Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Extensions: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement dateVariant bids: allowed
Lot #2Four-wheeled binsAwardedRenewal UK, South West 4 yrs

Four-wheeled bins

Contract period: 1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: UK, South West · Gloucestershire,Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Extensions: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement dateVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Plastic Wheeled Bins (2 wheeled)AwardedRenewal UK 4 yrs

Lot 3 covers Plastic Wheeled Bins (2 wheeled) and must be manufactured from high density injection moulded polyethylene, UV stabilised and come with a minimum of 10 years guarantee. The successful supplier must (if required by the customer) be able to facilitate the distribution of bins to individual households, this may also include collection of old bins from individual households (minimum order quantities may apply) in urban and rural locations UK wide. This may also include the distribution of leaflets and liners in addition if required at an extra charge.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement dateVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Plastic Wheeled Bins (4 wheeled)AwardedRenewal UK 4 yrs

Lot 4 covers Plastic Wheeled Bins (4 Wheeled) and must be manufactured from high density injection moulded polyethylene, UV stabilised with a minimum 10 year guarantee. The successful supplier must (if required by the customer) be able to facilitate the distribution of bins to individual households, this may also include collection of old bins from individual households (minimum order quantities may apply) in urban and rural locations UK wide. This may also include the distribution of leaflets and liners in addition if required at an extra charge.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement dateVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Steel Wheeled BinsAwardedRenewal UK 4 yrs

Lot 5 covers Steel Wheeled Bins in a variety of sizes. There must be a minimum 5 year

warranty.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement dateVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Polythene Refuse & Recycling SacksAwardedRenewal UK 4 yrs

Lot 6 covers Polythene Refuse and Recycling Sacks. This Lot adopts the industry-wide accepted Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) Sack Scheme as the tool for professional buyers to determine best value, without compromising on key performance expectations when procuring refuse sacks and bin liners. Manufactured from recycled or recyclable polyethylene polymers or materials (LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, or blended). YPO requires the manufacturer to provide a guarantee of the performance, carton count, and minimum product weights. YPO requires the bags and liners to have a 12-month warranty solely against manufacturing defects.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement dateVariant bids: allowed
Lot #7Kerbside Recycling Boxes & Inner CaddiesAwardedRenewal UK 4 yrs

Lot 7 covers Kerbside Recycling Boxes and Inner Caddies. Must come with a minimum of 5 year guarantee. The successful Supplier must (if required by the customer) be able to facilitate the distribution of items to individual householders. This may also include collection of old items from individual households in urban and rural locations UK wide.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement dateVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Distribution & Collection of Refuse & Recycling Products to/from Individual Households including Container RecyclingAwardedRenewal UK 4 yrs

Lot 8 covers Wheeled Bin and Recycling Container Distribution to Individual Households (or commercial addresses/secure storage facilities or as required by the customer).

The Lot covers the distribution and/or collection of wheeled bins, caddies, kerbside boxes and any other refuse or recycling products if required. Suppliers must be able to deliver products to either the front door of the property, the property boundary or as directed by individual customers. There may also be a need in terraced properties for deliveries/collections to the rear of properties. The successful supplier must be registered as a Waste Carrier with the Environment Agency as per the Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994 and Control of Pollution (Registration of Carriers and Seizure of Vehicles) Regulations 1991. Duty of care waste transfer notes must be provided to individual customers as part of any contract awarded.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement dateVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #9Food Waste Disposal UnitsAwardedRenewal UK 4 yrs

This Lot covers food waste disposal units which must comply with any current and new food waste regulations. The Provider must be able to supply various sizes (stand alone or table mounted) to suit different sized kitchens.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement dateVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #10Steel Wheeled Bin Refurbishment & Maintenance (including the sale of second-hand steel wheeled bins)AwardedRenewal UK 4 yrs

This Lot covers Steel Wheeled Bin Refurbishment and Maintenance (including buy back and sale of second hand steel wheeled bins).

Contract period: 1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement dateVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #11Bin/Container End of Life Buy BackAwardedRenewal UK 4 yrs

Lot 11 covers all types/any materials of bin or container end of life buy back. The minimum collection size is set at ½ load, ensuring cost-effectiveness and logistical efficiency in operations. The buy-back program accepts bins and HDPE containers from all manufacturers, ensuring inclusivity and flexibility (e.g., caddies, plastic wheeled bins, steel wheeled bins and recycling boxes). Contractors must be capable of handling and processing mixed colour stacks of bins and containers without sorting at the point of collection. A full audit trail must be maintained for all collected bins, providing traceability from the point of collection to the final recycling or disposal stage. Documentation must include details of collection dates, bin types, weights, and final processing outcomes. The service must accommodate all standard bin sizes, ensuring comprehensive coverage of end-of-life products. Contractors should provide certificates demonstrating compliance with environmental standards and regulations.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement dateVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #12Wheeled Bin Housing UnitsAwardedRenewal UK 4 yrs

Lot 12 covers Wheeled Bin Housing Units designed to accommodate bins of various sizes including food waste housing unit if required. Manufacturers warranty of at least 36 months to include all moving parts and premature corrosion. Minimum life span of 7 years with housing units available in a variety of colours.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement dateVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #13Any other Refuse or Recycling Product not listed aboveAwardedRenewal UK 4 yrs

Suppliers awarded onto any of the individual Lots 1-12 will automatically be awarded onto Lot 13. This is for any other Refuse or Recycling Product required by a Customer that is not included in any of the other Lots.

This will include items such as but not limited to;

Kerbside Reusable Recycling Bags

Solar Powered Compactor Bins

Dual Recycling Bins

Aerosol Recycling Bins

Vape Recycling Bins

Battery Recycling Bins

Food Donation Bins

Clothing/Textiles Recycling Bins

Compost Bins

Pallet Boxes

Clinical Waste Bins

Multi Box Recycling Trolleys

Underground Refuse Systems

Contract period: 1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement dateVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Organisations must ensure that they are not in breach of any of the mandatory or discretionary exclusions contained in Regulation 57 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Please refer to the Tender Documentation/Online Tender located on our E-Procurement system. The web address can be found under ‘Procurement Documents’ in the ‘Communication’ section of this notice.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40–80 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 40 points.
  • “FURTHER-COMPETITION FOR THE PROVISION OF SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement

Yes · There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date

First published
17 Oct 2024, 15:20 BST
Last source update
20 Oct 2026, 11:13 BST
Award evaluation window
21 Nov 2024 – …
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-098876
Classification (CPV)
BinsContainers for waste materialOther containersPolythene waste and refuse sacks and bagsRefuse and waste related servicesRefuse recycling servicesRepair and maintenance services of metal containersSacks and bagsTransport equipment and auxiliary products to transportationWaste and rubbish containers and bins
+1 moreWheeled containers
Delivery area
UKSouth West (UKK1)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ad5e Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

Please refer to the Framework Agreement Terms and Conditions located in our E-Procurement system. The web address can be found under ‘Procurement Documents’ in the ‘Communication’ Section in this notice.

Publisher note: GO Reference: GO-20261020-PRO-39283685

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Appointment period ends
25 Nov 2024, 14:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
21 Nov 2024, 14:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

21 Nov 2024 → 20 Oct 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Bids opened
    21 Nov 2024, 14:00 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    25 Nov 2024, 14:00 GMT
  3. Contract starts
    1 Feb 2025
  4. Notice published1 day ago
    20 Oct 2026, 11:13 BST

Notice history

4 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 20 Nov 2024
  1. Deadline moved to 25 Nov 2024, 14:00 GMT
    20 Nov 2024, 12:57 GMT
    +4 days · was 21 Nov 2024, 14:00 GMT
  2. Status changed to complete
    17 Apr 2025, 08:26 BST
  3. Procurement method changed
    20 Oct 2026, 11:13 BST
  4. Buyer details updated
    20 Oct 2026, 11:13 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineTime limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate · IV.2.221 Nov 202425 Nov 2024+4 d
—Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.721 Nov 202425 Nov 2024+4 d

The closing date and time for the tender has changed from 21 November 2024 at 2.00pm to 25 November 2024 at 2.00pm

Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2024-10: 1 release · 17 Oct 2024

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 17admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 44 from SMEs
Contracts signed 15latest 30 Sept 2026

15 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 13 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £500,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Two-wheeled bins

    Signed
    30 Sept 2026
    Value
    £500,000
    Status
    active
  • Four-wheeled bins

    Signed
    30 Sept 2026
    Value
    £500,000
    Status
    active
  • Lot 1 - Food Waste Caddies (kitchen & kerbside) including WRAP Specification

    Signed
    20 Mar 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 31 Jan 2029
    Status
    active
  • Lot 10 - Steel Wheeled Bin Refurbishment & Maintenance (including the sale of second-hand steel wheeled bins)

    Signed
    20 Mar 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 31 Jan 2029
    Status
    active
  • Lot 11 - Bin/Container End of Life Buy Back

    Signed
    20 Mar 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 31 Jan 2029
    Status
    active
  • Lot 12 - Wheeled Bin Housing Units

    Signed
    20 Mar 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 31 Jan 2029
    Status
    active
  • Lot 13 - Any other Refuse or Recycling Product not listed above

    Signed
    20 Mar 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 31 Jan 2029
    Status
    active
  • Lot 2 - Food & Garden Waste Liners – Compostable and Non-Compostable

    Signed
    20 Mar 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 31 Jan 2029
    Status
    active
  • Lot 3 - Plastic Wheeled Bins (2 wheeled)

    Signed
    20 Mar 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 31 Jan 2029
    Status
    active
  • Lot 4 - Plastic Wheeled Bins (4 wheeled)

    Signed
    20 Mar 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 31 Jan 2029
    Status
    active
  • Lot 5 - Steel Wheeled Bins

    Signed
    20 Mar 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 31 Jan 2029
    Status
    active
  • Lot 6 - Polythene Refuse & Recycling Sacks

    Signed
    20 Mar 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 31 Jan 2029
    Status
    active
  • Lot 7 - Kerbside Recycling Boxes & Inner Caddies

    Signed
    20 Mar 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 31 Jan 2029
    Status
    active
  • Lot 8 - Distribution & Collection of Refuse & Recycling Products to/from Individual Households including Container Recycling

    Signed
    20 Mar 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 31 Jan 2029
    Status
    active
  • Lot 9 - Food Waste Disposal Units

    Signed
    20 Mar 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 31 Jan 2029
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · YPO Lot 3 – Two-Wheeled Bins11bids———
2 · Four-wheeled bins11bids———
3 · Plastic Wheeled Bins (2 wheeled)10bids———
4 · Plastic Wheeled Bins (4 wheeled)8bids———
5 · Steel Wheeled Bins4bids———
6 · Polythene Refuse & Recycling Sacks14bids———
7 · Kerbside Recycling Boxes & Inner Caddies4bids———
8 · Distribution & Collection of Refuse & Recycling Products to/from Individual Households including Container Recycling5bids———
9 · Food Waste Disposal Units2bids———
10 · Steel Wheeled Bin Refurbishment & Maintenance (including the sale of second-hand steel wheeled bins)4bids———
11 · Bin/Container End of Life Buy Back5bids———
12 · Wheeled Bin Housing Units8bids———
13 · Any other Refuse or Recycling Product not listed above34bids———
Whole notice4bids · 4 electronic4——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Ubico Ltd

Contracting authorityRegional or local authorityWaste Management The Council Depot, Swindon Road, Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, South West, GL51 9JZContact name, email, phone

Consortium members and other public bodies

  • YPOContracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyBody governed by public lawGeneral public services Wakefield, Yorkshire & HumberContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High Court of England and WalesReview body London

Framework contractors & participating bidders

19 commercial parties on the notice
Show 9 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria