Scope
Reference
WGCD-PCS-133-25
Description
The Welsh Government (WGCD) on behalf of the Welsh Public Sector wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Waste Bags & Recycling Collection Products (WGCD-PCS-133-25). Key areas include Single Use Refuse & Recycling Plastic Sacks, Food & Garden Waste Liners, Food Waste Containers (Caddies), Reusable Kerbside Recycling Bags, and Kerbside Recycling Boxes.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £16,000,000 excluding VAT
- £19,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 2 November 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
A supplier may bid for as many lots as they wish, and will be appointed to all lots they are successful in, following the procurement process as described within the tender pack.
Lot 1. Single Use Refuse & Recycling Plastic Sacks
Description
This lot is for Domestic Refuse Bags, Commercial Refuse Bags and non-reusable Recycling Bags
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,000,000 excluding VAT
- £3,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2a. Compostable Food & Garden Waste Liners
Description
Supply of compostable food and garden waste liners
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2b. Plastic Food Liners
Description
Supply of plastic food liners
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Miscellaneous Waste Bags
Description
A range of plastic waste bags not covered under Lots 1 and 2
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Food Waste Containers (Caddies)
Description
Supply of a range of sized food caddies
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,750,000 excluding VAT
- £2,100,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Reusable Kerbside Recycling Bags
Description
A range of size and colour (woven) polypropylene reusable kerbside recycling bags
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,750,000 excluding VAT
- £2,100,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Kerbside Recycling Boxes
Description
Supply of a range of sized kerbside recycling boxes (containers)
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,750,000 excluding VAT
- £2,100,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
1%
Further information about fees
Full details on the Mandatory Supplier Rebate is available within the tender pack
Justification for framework term over 4 years
n/a
Framework operation description
Full details on the customer call-off process is available within the tender pack
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Full list of contracting authorities can be found within the attachments section of etenderwales
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Single Use Refuse & Recycling Plastic Sacks
Lot 2a. Compostable Food & Garden Waste Liners
Lot 2b. Plastic Food Liners
Lot 3. Miscellaneous Waste Bags
Lot 4. Food Waste Containers (Caddies)
Lot 5. Reusable Kerbside Recycling Bags
Lot 6. Kerbside Recycling Boxes
See tender pack
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Single Use Refuse & Recycling Plastic Sacks
Lot 2a. Compostable Food & Garden Waste Liners
Lot 2b. Plastic Food Liners
Lot 3. Miscellaneous Waste Bags
Lot 4. Food Waste Containers (Caddies)
Lot 5. Reusable Kerbside Recycling Bags
Lot 6. Kerbside Recycling Boxes
See tender pack
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Single Use Refuse & Recycling Plastic Sacks
Lot 2a. Compostable Food & Garden Waste Liners
Lot 2b. Plastic Food Liners
Lot 3. Miscellaneous Waste Bags
Lot 4. Food Waste Containers (Caddies)
Lot 5. Reusable Kerbside Recycling Bags
Lot 6. Kerbside Recycling Boxes
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 July 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders will be available immediately via: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 October 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2 April 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical / Quality | Quality | 50.00% |
| Commercial | Price | 50.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYQ-3841-BHTP
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales