- Lot 1A (was 1). Supply of Plastic 2-Wheeled Bins
- Lot 1B. Supply of Plastic 4-Wheeled Bins
- Lot 2. Supply of Steel 4-Wheeled Bins
- Lot 3. Steel Bin Maintenance and Repair
- Lot 4. Supply of Spare Parts for 4-Wheeled Bins
- Lot 5. Supply of Kerbside Recycling Containers
- Lot 6. Supply of Stackable Boxes for Waste
- Lot 7. Supply of Food Waste Containers
- Lot 8. Supply of Kerbside Recycling Bags
- Lot 9. Supply of Compostable Liners
- Lot 10. Supply of Plastic Refuse Sacks
- Lot 11. Supply of Compost Bins
Scope
Reference
860_26
Description
ESPO are establishing a national framework for the provision of refuse and recycling products, including not limited to plastic wheeled bins (2 and 4 wheels), steel wheeled bins (4 wheels), steel wheeled bin maintenance, spare parts for 4-wheeled bins, plastic refuse sacks, compostable liners, kerbside containers, compost bins, and food waste containers.
The Framework is divided into 12 lots:
Lot 1A. Supply of Plastic 2-Wheeled Bins
Lot 1B. Supply of Plastic 4-Wheeled Bins
Lot 2. Supply of Steel 4-Wheeled Bins
Lot 3. Steel Bin Maintenance and Repair
Lot 4. Supply of Spare Parts for 4-Wheeled Bins
Lot 5. Supply of Kerbside Recycling Containers
Lot 6. Supply of Stackable Boxes for Waste
Lot 7. Supply of Food Waste Containers
Lot 8. Supply of Kerbside Recycling Bags
Lot 9. Supply of Compostable Liners
Lot 10. Supply of Plastic Refuse Sacks
Lot 11. Supply of Compost Bins
Please refer to the tender documents for further details - the closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 (12 noon) on 10 November 2025.
To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed):
(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; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen).
Any questions or clarifications relating to this tender opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2028
- Possible extension to 31 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will be completed either in 12-month periods or in full, and is subject to the performance of the framework).
Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.
Main procurement category
Goods
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1A (was 1). Supply of Plastic 2-Wheeled Bins
Description
Lot 1A is for the provision of plastic 2-wheeled bins and associated products and services.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £250,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 39224340 - Bins
- 42914000 - Recycling equipment
- 44613600 - Wheeled containers
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 1B. Supply of Plastic 4-Wheeled Bins
Description
Lot 1B is for the provision of plastic 4-wheeled bins and associated products and services.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £250,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 39224340 - Bins
- 42914000 - Recycling equipment
- 44613600 - Wheeled containers
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Supply of Steel 4-Wheeled Bins
Description
Lot 2 is for the provision of steel 4-wheeled bins and associated products and services.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £250,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 39224340 - Bins
- 42914000 - Recycling equipment
- 44613600 - Wheeled containers
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Steel Bin Maintenance and Repair
Description
Lot 3 covers the maintenance and repair services for steel bins at a variety of locations.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £250,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 34913000 - Miscellaneous spare parts
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 39224340 - Bins
- 50514000 - Repair and maintenance services of metal containers
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Supply of Spare Parts for 4-Wheeled Bins
Description
Lot 4 covers the supply of a wide range of spare parts for 4-wheeled bins.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £250,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 34913000 - Miscellaneous spare parts
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 39224340 - Bins
- 50514000 - Repair and maintenance services of metal containers
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Supply of Kerbside Recycling Containers
Description
Lot 5 covers the supply of a wide range of kerbside recycling containers.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £250,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 39224340 - Bins
- 42914000 - Recycling equipment
- 44613600 - Wheeled containers
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Supply of Stackable Boxes for Waste
Description
Lot 6 covers the supply of a wide range of stackable boxes for various waste types.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £250,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 39224340 - Bins
- 42914000 - Recycling equipment
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Supply of Food Waste Containers
Description
Lot 7 covers the supply of a wide range of food waste containers including kitchen caddies and kerbside caddies.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £250,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 39224340 - Bins
- 42914000 - Recycling equipment
- 44613600 - Wheeled containers
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 8. Supply of Kerbside Recycling Bags
Description
Lot 8 covers the supply of a wide range of kerbside recycling bags.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £250,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 42914000 - Recycling equipment
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 9. Supply of Compostable Liners
Description
Lot 9 covers the supply of a wide range of compostable liners.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £250,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 42914000 - Recycling equipment
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 10. Supply of Plastic Refuse Sacks
Description
Lot 10 covers the supply of a wide range of plastic refuse sacks.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £250,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 42914000 - Recycling equipment
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 11. Supply of Compost Bins
Description
Lot 11 covers the supply of a wide range of compost bins.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £250,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 39224340 - Bins
- 39234000 - Compost boxes
- 44613600 - Wheeled containers
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options 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
Framework fee is calculated based on the invoiced value to the customer by the supplier.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Framework operation description
It should be noted that the Framework could be used in a number of ways where refuse and recycling products are required. Customers wishing to buy Goods via the Framework will do so in the following way(s) in accordance with section 45 of the Procurement Act 2023 (and any subsequent amendment or re-enactment thereof):
Call-off without competition
'Calling-off' Goods from a Supplier identified who is a) included in the Framework; b) suitable for meeting the Customer's specific needs, and; c) identified as offering the most advantageous solution to the Customer's requirements, based on the information provided to Customers.
Call-off with competition (Further Competitive Selection Process)
'Calling-off' by conducting a further competitive selection process amongst those Suppliers identified in the Framework as being able to provide the required Goods. This means that not all competitive selection processes will necessarily include all the Suppliers - a customer will only invite those Suppliers that are included in the Framework for the particular type of contract required. Customers will assess the suppliers as set out in the terms and conditions of the Framework.
Please refer to the tender documents for any further details.
ESPO Trading Limited Second Framework:
ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself.
Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Procurement Act 2023 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Procurement Act 2023 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for tenderers information only.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
As a Centralised procurement authority as defined in the Procurement Act 2023, the Framework is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details on general classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1A (was 1). Supply of Plastic 2-Wheeled Bins
Lot 1B. Supply of Plastic 4-Wheeled Bins
Lot 2. Supply of Steel 4-Wheeled Bins
Lot 3. Steel Bin Maintenance and Repair
Lot 4. Supply of Spare Parts for 4-Wheeled Bins
Lot 5. Supply of Kerbside Recycling Containers
Lot 6. Supply of Stackable Boxes for Waste
Lot 7. Supply of Food Waste Containers
Lot 8. Supply of Kerbside Recycling Bags
Lot 9. Supply of Compostable Liners
Lot 10. Supply of Plastic Refuse Sacks
Lot 11. Supply of Compost Bins
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1A (was 1). Supply of Plastic 2-Wheeled Bins
Lot 1B. Supply of Plastic 4-Wheeled Bins
Lot 2. Supply of Steel 4-Wheeled Bins
Lot 3. Steel Bin Maintenance and Repair
Lot 4. Supply of Spare Parts for 4-Wheeled Bins
Lot 5. Supply of Kerbside Recycling Containers
Lot 6. Supply of Stackable Boxes for Waste
Lot 7. Supply of Food Waste Containers
Lot 8. Supply of Kerbside Recycling Bags
Lot 9. Supply of Compostable Liners
Lot 10. Supply of Plastic Refuse Sacks
Lot 11. Supply of Compost Bins
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.
Particular suitability
Lot 1A (was 1). Supply of Plastic 2-Wheeled Bins
Lot 1B. Supply of Plastic 4-Wheeled Bins
Lot 2. Supply of Steel 4-Wheeled Bins
Lot 3. Steel Bin Maintenance and Repair
Lot 4. Supply of Spare Parts for 4-Wheeled Bins
Lot 5. Supply of Kerbside Recycling Containers
Lot 6. Supply of Stackable Boxes for Waste
Lot 7. Supply of Food Waste Containers
Lot 8. Supply of Kerbside Recycling Bags
Lot 9. Supply of Compostable Liners
Lot 10. Supply of Plastic Refuse Sacks
Lot 11. Supply of Compost Bins
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
31 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please refer to all instructions captured via https://www.eastmidstenders.org/.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 January 2026
Award criteria
Name | Type | Weighting |
---|---|---|
Price | Price | 50% |
Non-Price | Quality | 50% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed):
(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; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen).
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
Please refer to the tender documents (see above for further details including summary instructions on how to access these).
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