Tender to Establish a Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Various Containers at Household Recycling Centres
Open
Closes in 24 days
Key facts
- Closing date
- Monday 9 November 2026, 12:00 (UK time) Closes in 24 days
- Buyer's estimated value
- £220,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
- Clarification questions deadline
- 9 November 2026, 12:00
- Contract period
- 4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2028
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Notice type
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
- Yes
- Arrangement
- Framework agreement
Decision brief
Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.
- How bids will be scored
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- Service Delivery Plan 20% : Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details.
- Cost 80% : Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details.
- Conditions of participation (what you must show)
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economic a. Insurances - Please see 'Document A - Invitation to tender' for full details.
technical a. Minimum Standards of Experience - Please see Document A - Invitation to tender for full details. b. Compliance with Specification - Please see Document A - Invitation to tender for full details. c. Health and Safety compliance - Please see Document A - Invitation to tender for full details.
- Contract length and extensions
- 4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2028. Extensions: The Framework start date is anticipated to be 4 January 2027. The Framework will initially be awarded for a period of one year with the option to extend for a further 3 x 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance, and by mutual agreement of both parties. Options: The Council may also use the framework to purchase ancillary waste-related items, components and equipment associated with the maintenance, repair and operation of waste containers and recycling facilities.
- How to submit
- Tenders must be submitted electronically via www.etendersni.gov.uk Electronic submission: allowed.
- Changes the buyer has announced
- The maximum no. of suppliers has been corrected from unlimited to 3
- Tender documents
- No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
New to public tenders? Plain-English guide to this page
- Framework
- An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
- Open for bids / closing date
- You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
- Clarification questions
- A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
- Conditions of participation
- What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
- Bids are scored on
- How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
- Lots
- A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
- Area (ITL)
- The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
- UK4 and other notice codes
- Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.
General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.
Description
Tenders are sought by Ards and North Down Borough Council for the appointment of suppliers to a framework for the supply and delivery of Various Containers at Household Recycling Centres.