- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 - Food Waste Caddies (kitchen & kerbside) including WRAP Specification
- Lot 2 - Food & Garden Waste Liners – Compostable and Non-Compostable
- Lot 3 - Plastic Wheeled Bins (2 wheeled)
- Lot 4 - Plastic Wheeled Bins (4 wheeled)
- Lot 5 - Steel Wheeled Bins
- Lot 6 - Polythene Refuse & Recycling Sacks
- Lot 7 - Kerbside Recycling Boxes & Inner Caddies
- Lot 8 - Distribution & Collection of Refuse & Recycling Products to/from Individual Households including Container Recycling
- Lot 9 - Food Waste Disposal Units
- Lot 10 - Steel Wheeled Bin Refurbishment & Maintenance (including the sale of second-hand steel wheeled bins)
- Lot 11 - Bin/Container End of Life Buy Back
- Lot 12 - Wheeled Bin Housing Units
- Lot 13 - Any other Refuse or Recycling Product not listed above
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
YPO
41 Industrial Park
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
Contact
Contracts Team
Telephone
+44 1924664685
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE45 - Wakefield
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
YPO 001185 -Refuse and Recycling Products including Wheeled Bins, Food Waste Caddies, Recycling Boxes and Distribution
Reference number
001185
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of Refuse and Recycling Products including Wheeled Bins, Food Waste Caddies, Recycling Boxes and Distribution. The Framework is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO’s internal requirements by establishing an agreement where the end customer will place orders directly with the Provider on a “contract” basis and the Provider will deliver direct to the end customer on an agreed basis.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Food Waste Caddies (kitchen & kerbside) including WRAP Specification
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
- 44619000 - Other containers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 covers Food Waste Caddies (kitchen & kerbside) including WRAP Specification to be delivered to both urban and rural locations UK wide. The successful Supplier must (if required by the customer) be able to facilitate the distribution of caddies to individual householders. This may also include collection of old caddies from individual households in urban and rural locations UK wide.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 February 2025
End date
31 January 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Variants Permitted: To allow for fairness and transparency in the market YPO are allowing 10% tolerance in relation to Caddy sizes only
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Food & Garden Waste Liners – Compostable and Non-Compostable
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18930000 - Sacks and bags
- 77120000 - Composting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 covers Food and Garden Waste Liners - Compostable and Non-compostable. Manufactured from recycled or recyclable polyethylene polymers or materials (LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, or blended).Must be over 30% recycled material. YPO requires the bags and liners to have a minimum 12-month warranty and come in a variety of colour options.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 February 2025
End date
31 January 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Plastic Wheeled Bins (2 wheeled)
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39224340 - Bins
- 44613600 - Wheeled containers
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 February 2025
End date
31 January 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Plastic Wheeled Bins (4 wheeled)
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39224340 - Bins
- 44613600 - Wheeled containers
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 February 2025
End date
31 January 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Steel Wheeled Bins
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39224340 - Bins
- 44613600 - Wheeled containers
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 covers Steel Wheeled Bins in a variety of sizes. There must be a minimum 5 year warranty.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 February 2025
End date
31 January 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 - Polythene Refuse & Recycling Sacks
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18930000 - Sacks and bags
- 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 February 2025
End date
31 January 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Variants permitted on product dimensions in mm only of tolerances +/-2.5%
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7 - Kerbside Recycling Boxes & Inner Caddies
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
- 44619000 - Other containers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 February 2025
End date
31 January 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 8 - Distribution & Collection of Refuse & Recycling Products to/from Individual Households including Container Recycling
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 February 2025
End date
31 January 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 9 - Food Waste Disposal Units
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 February 2025
End date
31 January 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 10 - Steel Wheeled Bin Refurbishment & Maintenance (including the sale of second-hand steel wheeled bins)
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 44613600 - Wheeled containers
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
- 44619000 - Other containers
- 50514000 - Repair and maintenance services of metal containers
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers Steel Wheeled Bin Refurbishment and Maintenance (including buy back and sale of second hand steel wheeled bins).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 February 2025
End date
31 January 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 11 - Bin/Container End of Life Buy Back
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 February 2025
End date
31 January 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 12 - Wheeled Bin Housing Units
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39224340 - Bins
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
- 44619000 - Other containers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 February 2025
End date
31 January 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 13 - Any other Refuse or Recycling Product not listed above
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39224340 - Bins
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
- 44619000 - Other containers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 February 2025
End date
31 January 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
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.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
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.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
21 November 2024
Local time
2:00pm
Changed to:
Date
25 November 2024
Local time
2:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
21 November 2024
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date
six.3) Additional information
YPO are purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities. Please see the below link for details: https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users
YPO will incorporate a standstill period at the point of notification of the award of the contract is provided to all bidders. The standstill period will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days and provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Public Contract Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom