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Published 24 Jul 2025, 14:47 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Select List for Maintenance of Skips, Containers and Roller Packers

Official notice

Authority: Mid and east Antrim Borough Council (Local council)

3 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdConcessionSME suitable
Concession value (operator's revenue)£300,000total for 3 lots · operator revenue, not the authority's budget
Submissions closed 28 Aug 2025awarded 6 Oct 2025
Award (standstill) to Benagh Engineering and Motor Works Ltd +3 more
Contract term 1 yrends 31 Aug 2026 · up to 31 Aug 2028 with extensions · starts 1 Sept 2025

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Maintenance of Skips, Containers and Roller Packers in Council Depots.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Jun 2028, 23:59 BST.
  • No preliminary market engagement: The requirement is not new. SME's have been providing the maintenance for a number of years and are well established and equipped to participate in the tendering process and fulfil the contract.

CPV: Operation of a refuse site · Refuse skips · Refuse-compaction vehicles · Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery · Rubbish compactors

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value (£360,000 together) · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Repairs and maintenance of compactorsAwardedRenewal 1 yrSMEPublished value£100,000

The successful service provider(s) will be responsible for the provision of scheduled and reactive servicing, repair and maintenance of compactors. All compactors should be maintained on-site unless it is unsafe to do so. Where specialist equipment is required, it may be necessary for the service provider(s) to carry out essential works off-site.

A full list of compactors is provided on appendix 1, lot 1, this also includes the type of material the compactor is utilised for.

Scheduled six-monthly safety inspections must be carried out on all compactors. A service checklist must be submitted at the time of inspection.

After each routine service, the service provider(s) must provide the following to the Household Recycling Centre Manager within 3 working days:

  1. Written report as to the general condition of each compactor
  2. Completed checklist in relation to the routine inspections of the compactors and details of any work that was completed.

All maintenance and repairs to compactors must be of a high standard conforming to: -

  • The requirements of the manufacturer's recommendations
  • latest British/European Standards published by BSI
  • All legal requirements and good practice.

Council requires 6 monthly inspections of 31 compactors located over 5 Household Recycling Centre sites in Mid and East Antrim Borough.

Minimum inspection-

  • Clear any waste debris from drive compartment.
  • Check condition of feeding hopper, access door and any handrails.
  • Check all signs and labels are correct.
  • Function test machine.
  • Carry out full electrical test.
  • Check electrical control panel, circuits and wiring etc.
  • Check condition and operation of all control switches ie. emergency stops, operating buttons etc.
  • Check condition of pinning bars, securing pins and chains.
  • Check all hydraulic components.
  • Check for hydraulic oil leaks, replace filters and top up oil where required.
  • Check hydraulic pressures and adjust as required.
  • Grease and lubricate all relevant parts including hinges, nipples, platen head guides, turnbuckles etc.
  • Following inspection of any unit, the contractor shall provide an inspection report to the Recycling Centre Manager, prior to undertaking any repairs, unless instructed otherwise by an authorised Council officer.
  • Walkways including ramps, platform, kickboards and handrails.
  • Contractor to inspect operating stickers on hopper door and replace if necessary.

This is not an exhaustive list. The contractor will be required to provide full and comprehensive servicing of compactors to ensure that the equipment is operating safely, efficiently and fit-for-purpose

Contract period: 1 Sept 2025 – 31 Aug 2026 (1 yr) · up to 31 Aug 2028 with extensionsValue: £100,000 exc. VAT · £100,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: Northern IrelandEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 2 x 12 month extensions subject to satisfactory review and performance.
Lot #2Maintenance and repairs of roll packersAwardedRenewal 1 yrSMEPublished value£100,000

The successful service provider(s) will be responsible for the provision of scheduled and reactive servicing, repair and maintenance of roll packer equipment. All equipment should be maintained on-site unless it is unsafe to do so. Where specialist equipment is required, it may be necessary for the service provider(s) to carry out essential works off-site.

Six-monthly safety inspections must be carried out on compactors. A service checklist must be submitted at the time of inspection.

After each routine service, the service provider(s) shall provide the following to the Household Recycling Centre Manager within 3 working days:

  1. Written statement as to the general condition of the item
  2. Completed checklist in relation to routine servicing of the item detailing the type of service and any work that was undertaken.

Specification

Council requires 6-month inspections of 3 x roll-packers. They are located at Sullatober HRC, Carrickfergus, Waveney Road HRC, Ballymena and Redlands HRC, Larne. The Council reserves the right to add replacement and/or new machines purchased throughout the contract period to this contract.

A full list of roll packers is provided on appendix 1, lot 2.

Minimum requirement: -

  • Carry out full electrical circuit test
  • Carry out all safety checks
  • Check condition and operation of all control switches ie. emergency stops, operating buttons etc.
  • Check hydraulic circuit and gearbox
  • Change engine oil
  • Replace engine oil filter, fuel filters, air filters and hydraulic oil filter.
  • Grease and lubricate all relevant parts.
  • Following inspection, the contractor shall provide an inspection report to the Recycling Centre Manager, prior to undertaking any repairs, unless instructed otherwise by an authorised Council officer.
  • Upon acceptance of the quotation, the Recycling Centre Manager will raise an order for the work to be carried out at the agreed price.
  • Upon receipt of the order, the contractor shall carry out the work as instructed.

This is not an exhaustive list. The contractor will be required to provide full and comprehensive servicing of roll-packers to ensure that the equipment is operating safely, efficiently and fit-for-purpose

Contract period: 1 Sept 2025 – 31 Aug 2026 (1 yr) · up to 31 Aug 2028 with extensionsValue: £100,000 exc. VAT · £100,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: Northern IrelandEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 2 x 12 month extensions subject to satisfactory review and performance.
Lot #3Repairs of skips and containersAwardedRenewal 1 yrSMEPublished value£160,000

There are 102 roll on/off containers of varying sizes across the 5 sites. These are inspected regularly by Council's maintenance team and repairs will be requested on a need basis. Full details are in appendix 1 lot 3.

Repairs include but not limited to.

  • Wheels and axle replaced or repaired
  • Ratchet arms repaired
  • Door hinges repaired
  • Modifications to containers
  • Container floors and sides patched repaired or replaced
  • General welding repairs on containers
Contract period: 1 Sept 2025 – 31 Aug 2026 (1 yr) · up to 31 Aug 2028 with extensionsValue: £160,000 exc. VAT · £160,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: Northern IrelandEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 2 x 12 month extensions subject to satisfactory review and performance.

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
How bids were scored · same split on all 3 lots
Quality: 30%Price: 70%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Service Delivery Proposals: 30%
  • Cost: 70%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Service Delivery Proposals
  • Cost
Lot distribution rule: Suppliers can apply for individual Lots or a combination of the three depending on their specialism, but they must indicate which lot or lots they wish to be considered for.
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

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

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Concession
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 1 Jun 2028
First published
24 Jul 2025, 14:47 BST
Last source update
5 Nov 2025, 11:38 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 1 Sept 2025
Authority reference
T696/AD
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-042828
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Operation of a refuse siteRefuse skipsRefuse-compaction vehiclesRepair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machineryRubbish compactors
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-056590 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
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Submission deadline
28 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
Clarification deadline
20 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

24 Jul 2025 → 14 Nov 2025 · 8 dates
  1. Tender notice published
    24 Jul 2025, 14:47 BST
  2. Clarification questions by
    20 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
  3. Submission deadline
    28 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
  4. Contract starts
    1 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST
  5. Award decision expected by
    1 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
  6. Assessment summaries sent351 days ago
    5 Nov 2025
  7. Latest notice published351 days ago
    5 Nov 2025, 11:38 GMT
  8. Standstill ends341 days ago
    14 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT

Notice history

4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 24 Jul 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    24 Jul 2025, 14:47 BST
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    5 Nov 2025, 11:38 GMT
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    5 Nov 2025, 11:38 GMT
  4. Contract signature expected
    17 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value (inc. VAT) £360,0001 award inc. VAT; no net value published
Bids received 127 from SMEs
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Across several lots1 award
Benagh Engineering and Motor Works LtdSME, Bergmann Direct LtdSME, GRADE-ALL INTERNATIONAL LTDSME, R D MECHANICAL SERVICES LTDSMEjoint award17 Nov 2025 – 16 Nov 2026 · up to 16 Nov 2029Extensions: 2 x 12 month extensions available£360,000 inc. VAT6 Oct 2025standstill to 14 Nov 2025Standstill

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Repairs and maintenance of compactors4final-stage tenders20—
2 · Maintenance and repairs of roll packers4final-stage tenders30—
3 · Repairs of skips and containers4final-stage tenders20—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Mid and east Antrim Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PMVX-1316-MMYP The Braid, Ballymena, Northern Ireland, BT43 5EJContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

4 commercial parties on the notice
  • BENAGH ENGINEERING & MOTOR WORKS LTDAwarded supplierGB-COH: NI048670GB-PPON: PCXN-2724-LMQL 35 Benagh Road, Newry, Northern Ireland, BT34 2JEContact email
  • BERGMANN DIRECT LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 02239435GB-PPON: PNQT-4814-LWXW Suite 20, New Cambridge House, Bassingbourn Road, Litlington, East of England, SG8 0SSContact email
  • GRADE-ALL INTERNATIONAL LTDAwarded supplierGB-COH: NI019001GB-PPON: PMJN-2238-RLYV 9 Farlough Road, Dungannon, Northern Ireland, BT71 4DTContact email
  • R D Mechanical Services LtdAwarded supplierGB-COH: NI40668GB-PPON: PBRP-8112-QNBG 7, McKinney Road, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, BT36 4PEContact email

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender