Scope
Reference
860_26
Description
This is for a Preliminary market engagement (PME) where the tender documentation is not yet available. However, interest (Expressions of interest) can still be registered (see below for details on how to complete, and please also refer to the Engagement Section for further details on this).
ESPO are establishing a national framework agreement for the provision of a refuse and recycling products, including but not limited to plastic wheeled bins (two-wheeled and four-wheeled), four-wheeled steel bins, steel wheeled bin maintenance, plastic refuse sacks, compostable liners, food caddies, kerbside boxes, compost bins, composting accessories and other associated products and services.
To express an interest:
(a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '860_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest.
Please access the Messages area/section of the eProcurement Portal (ProContract / EastMidsTenders - Messages can be accessed via the Activity dashboard once an Expression of interest has been completed) for any further communications on this preliminary market engagement, including the RFI documentation.
For further details on the Procurement Act, including registration on the Central Digital Platform, this can be found as follows:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers
Or otherwise, please refer to the ESPO Website as follows:
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2028
- Possible extension to 31 January 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags
- 34913000 - Miscellaneous spare parts
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 39224340 - Bins
- 39234000 - Compost boxes
- 42914000 - Recycling equipment
- 44613600 - Wheeled containers
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
- 50514000 - Repair and maintenance services of metal containers
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 June 2025
Engagement process description
Suppliers are being engaged with via a Request for Information questionnaire (accessible on the eProcurement Portal / ProContract as a Public Message, once an Expression an interest has been completed, see also below for further details on how to access this) to:
• Identify potential suppliers in the market
• Obtain feedback on ESPO's proposed procurement methodology
• Determine whether localised Social Value can and/or will be provided to framework users
• Determine whether the market is prepared for carbon reduction plans to be included as a condition of participation for the procurement
• Understand the market's capacity to meet the framework requirements
• Determine whether there have been any changes or developments in the market since ESPO last went out to tender
• Identify any potential risks in the market
For the purposes of this Preliminary market engagement (PME), please express your interest as follows:
(a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '860_26 ' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest.
Please access the Messages area/section of the eProcurement Portal (ProContract / EastMidsTenders - Messages can be accessed via the Activity dashboard once an Expression of interest has been completed) for any further communications on this preliminary market engagement, including the RFI documentation.
In the case of any questions or clarifications relating to this PME, these should also be submitted to ESPO as a Message on the eProcurement Portal (again once an Expression of interest has been completed).
Economic operators should note that this is a preliminary market engagement exercise (and NOT a competitive tender process at this stage). The participation of an economic operator in this preliminary market engagement will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and the Contracting Authority/Client. An economic operator's participation, or lack of participation, in this preliminary market engagement shall not impact the ability of the economic operator to participate in any resulting tender exercise. Economic operators should note that any interest indicated does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
8 August 2025
Contracting authority
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDD-1122-TCVN
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United Kingdom
Contact name: Place and Environment Procurement Team
Email: tenders@espo.org
Website: https://www.espo.org/
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government