Procurement of Wheeled Bins for the new Recycling and Waste Service

Colchester City Council

Published: Apr 29, 2026

Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to IPL PLASTICS (UK) LTD — £2,500,000

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About This Opportunity

Award notice from Colchester City Council (United Kingdom) — Procurement of. environment & climate. Awarded to IPL PLASTICS (UK) LTD (GBP 2.5M, Apr 2026).

This is a supplies contract in the environment and climate and transport and logistics sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 2.5 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the environment and climate sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

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.
The phased rollout will commence in summer 2026 and is scheduled to be completed by March 2027.. CPV: Waste and rubbish containers and bins (34928480). Procedure: Open procedure. Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on April 29, 2026. Last refreshed 8 days ago. Reference: BIP1032336656. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Colchester City Council

Colchester City Council has issued 17 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 12 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Environment & Climate, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

IPL PLASTICS (UK) LTD was awarded the contract for £2,500,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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Is this tender still open?

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Colchester City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Environment & Climate sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.