✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 14 Oct 2026, 10:01.
Opportunity overview
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.
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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-07867e
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Tenders must be submitted electronically via www.etendersni.gov.uk
Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details.
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Languages
en
Tender Period
Ends
9 Nov 2026, 12:00
Enquiry period
Ends
9 Nov 2026, 12:00
Expected award period
Ends
22 Dec 2026, 23:59
Lot Details
No Lots Division Rationale
The Council has considered the use of Lots for this contract but does not believe the use of Lots is suitable. A framework agreement is considered the most suitable approach, reflecting the nature of the requirement
Amendments
Entry 1
Description
The maximum no. of suppliers has been corrected from unlimited to 3
Id
096767-2026
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Value
Including VAT
264,000
Amount
220,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Service Delivery Plan
Description
Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Cost
Description
Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
a. Insurances - Please see 'Document A - Invitation to tender' for full details.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
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.
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
4 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
3 Jan 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
3 Jan 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
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
Description
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.
2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
2 VERSIONS
1
096534-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
2
096767-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Ards and North Down Borough Council is running an open tender to establish a framework for suppliers to supply and deliver various containers to Household Recycling Centres. The stated maximum framework value is £220,000, with submissions due by 9 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC.
Who this may suit
Relevant to suppliers able to provide and deliver waste or recycling containers, including refuse skips. Specific container specifications and framework terms are not stated in the supplied notice data.
Key points identified
Supply and delivery requirementSupply and delivery of various containers at Household Recycling CentresEvidence: "appointment of suppliers to a framework for the supply and delivery of Various Containers at Household Recycling Centres"
Framework appointmentAppointment of suppliers to a frameworkEvidence: "Tenders are sought ... for the appointment of suppliers to a framework"
Container specificationUnknownEvidence: The supplied description refers only to "Various Containers" and does not provide specifications.
94% approved-analysis confidence6 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
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Ards and North Down Borough Council is running an open tender to establish a framework for suppliers to supply and deliver various containers to Household Recycling Centres. The stated maximum framework value is £220,000, with submissions due by 9 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC.
Who this may suit
Relevant to suppliers able to provide and deliver waste or recycling containers, including refuse skips. Specific container specifications and framework terms are not stated in the supplied notice data.
Key deliverables
Supply of various containers
Delivery of containers to Household Recycling Centres
Framework supplier appointment
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
6 criteria identified
Supply and delivery requirement
99% confidence
Supply and delivery of various containers at Household Recycling Centres
View supporting evidence
"appointment of suppliers to a framework for the supply and delivery of Various Containers at Household Recycling Centres"
Framework appointment
99% confidence
Appointment of suppliers to a framework
View supporting evidence
"Tenders are sought ... for the appointment of suppliers to a framework"
Container specification
96% confidence
Unknown
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The supplied description refers only to "Various Containers" and does not provide specifications.
SME suitability
99% confidence
Unknown
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suitable_for_sme is null.
VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown
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suitable_for_vcse is null.
Supplier eligibility requirements
97% confidence
Unknown
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No eligibility criteria are included in the supplied data.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Maximum value
98% confidence
£220,000
View supporting evidence
process value_max: 220000 GBP; Lot 1 value_amount: 220000 GBP.
Commercial model
99% confidence
Framework
View supporting evidence
"appointment of suppliers to a framework"
Contract dates
99% confidence
Unknown
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contract_start_at and contract_end_at are null.
Pricing and payment terms
98% confidence
Unknown
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No pricing or payment terms are included in the supplied data.
Delivery
Delivery activity
99% confidence
Delivery of various containers
View supporting evidence
"supply and delivery of Various Containers"
Delivery destination
98% confidence
Household Recycling Centres
View supporting evidence
"at Household Recycling Centres"
Buyer location
99% confidence
Bangor, BT20 4BT, United Kingdom
View supporting evidence
Location is labelled "Buyer location" with locality Bangor and postal code BT20 4BT.
Delivery schedule
98% confidence
Unknown
View supporting evidence
No delivery schedule is included in the supplied data.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Status
99% confidence
Open
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display_status: open; source_status: active.
Procedure
99% confidence
Open procedure
View supporting evidence
procurement_method_details: "Open procedure".
Notice type
99% confidence
Tender notice on Find a Tender
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notice_type: "Tender notice on Find a Tender".
Submission deadline
99% confidence
9 November 2026, 12:00 UTC
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submission_deadline: "2026-11-09T12:00:00+00:00".
Lot information
99% confidence
One active lot is supplied, but it has no title or description.
View supporting evidence
Lot 1 is active; lot title and description are null.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Unspecified container scope
98% confidence
The notice does not identify container types, quantities, technical specifications, or individual delivery locations.
View supporting evidence
The supplied scope is limited to "Various Containers at Household Recycling Centres"; no further specifications are supplied.
Framework terms unavailable
98% confidence
Framework duration, call-off arrangements, award criteria, pricing structure and payment terms are unknown from the supplied data.
View supporting evidence
Contract dates are null and no framework terms are provided.
Lot detail limitation
99% confidence
A single active lot is recorded with a £220,000 value, but no lot title or description.
View supporting evidence
Lot 1 title and description are null.
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