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Opportunity overview
Under the Procurement Act 2023, YPO is undertaking preliminary market engagement in preparation for the re-procurement of Framework 1155 Indoor & Outdoor Bins.
The current framework provides public sector organisations with access to a range of indoor and outdoor bins, recycling stations, litter bins and associated waste receptacle products. The purpose of this exercise is to gather supplier feedback and market intelligence to inform the replacement framework.
YPO is seeking feedback on:
- Current market conditions and trends.
- Product developments and innovation.
- Sustainability and environmental considerations.
- Relevant legislative and regulatory changes.
- Commercial arrangements and pricing approaches.
- Customer requirements and product availability.
The outcomes of this engagement will be used to support the development of a replacement framework that continues to meet the needs of public sector customers while reflecting current market conditions and best practice.
A preliminary market engagement questionnaire has been prepared to support this exercise. Responses will be used for market research purposes only and will not form part of any future tender evaluation.
Please see below link to the questionnaire:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/MXE3Wrg3Yn
Participation in this engagement exercise will not confer any advantage in any future procurement process. Any future procurement opportunity will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Preliminary market engagement is expressly permitted under Sections 16 and 17 of the Act, provided that competition is not distorted and suppliers are treated fairly.
YPO reserves the right not to proceed with any subsequent procurement exercise. Information provided during this engagement is being sought without prejudice and without commitment.
Classification
CPV34928480 — Waste and rubbish containers and bins
Lots
Lot 1Value not stated
Documents and notices
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
Published notice details
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
The PME will be advertised in October 2026 for the supply of indoor and outdoor bins suitable for office, educational and local authority environments, together with outdoor litter and recycling bins designed for parks, countryside locations, pedestrianised areas and other public spaces.
Due
6 Nov 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled
Documents
Entry 1
Id
095145-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
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095145-2026Preliminary market engagement 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
Early-stage preliminary market engagement by YPO for a planned replacement of Framework 1155 Indoor & Outdoor Bins. YPO is seeking supplier feedback on bins, recycling stations, litter bins and related waste receptacles; this is market research, not an open tender.
Who this may suit
Relevant to suppliers of indoor/outdoor bins, recycling stations, litter bins and associated waste-receptacle products. Supplier eligibility and future tender requirements are unknown.
Key points identified
Product scopeIndoor and outdoor bins, recycling stations, litter bins and associated waste receptacle products.Evidence: “The current framework provides public sector organisations with access to a range of indoor and outdoor bins, recycling stations, litter bins and associated waste receptacle products.”
Market-engagement responseSupplier feedback is sought through a preliminary market engagement questionnaire.Evidence: “A preliminary market engagement questionnaire has been prepared to support this exercise.”
Feedback topicsMarket conditions, product innovation, sustainability, legislative and regulatory changes, commercial/pricing approaches, customer requirements and product availability.Evidence: “YPO is seeking feedback on: Current market conditions and trends... Product developments and innovation... Sustainability... Relevant legislative and regulatory changes... Commercial arrangements and pricing approaches... Customer requirements and product availability.”
94% approved-analysis confidence6 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Early-stage preliminary market engagement by YPO for a planned replacement of Framework 1155 Indoor & Outdoor Bins. YPO is seeking supplier feedback on bins, recycling stations, litter bins and related waste receptacles; this is market research, not an open tender.
Who this may suit
Relevant to suppliers of indoor/outdoor bins, recycling stations, litter bins and associated waste-receptacle products. Supplier eligibility and future tender requirements are unknown.
Key deliverables
Complete the preliminary market engagement questionnaire
Provide feedback on market conditions, innovation, sustainability, regulation, pricing, customer needs and product availability
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
6 criteria identified
Product scope
99% confidence
Indoor and outdoor bins, recycling stations, litter bins and associated waste receptacle products.
View supporting evidence
“The current framework provides public sector organisations with access to a range of indoor and outdoor bins, recycling stations, litter bins and associated waste receptacle products.”
Market-engagement response
98% confidence
Supplier feedback is sought through a preliminary market engagement questionnaire.
View supporting evidence
“A preliminary market engagement questionnaire has been prepared to support this exercise.”
Feedback topics
99% confidence
Market conditions, product innovation, sustainability, legislative and regulatory changes, commercial/pricing approaches, customer requirements and product availability.
View supporting evidence
“YPO is seeking feedback on: Current market conditions and trends... Product developments and innovation... Sustainability... Relevant legislative and regulatory changes... Commercial arrangements and pricing approaches... Customer requirements and product availability.”
Supplier eligibility criteria
98% confidence
Unknown.
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No supplier selection or eligibility criteria are stated in the preliminary market engagement notice.
SME suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No SME suitability indication is provided.
VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No VCSE suitability indication is provided.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Published maximum value
78% confidence
Up to £1,400,000 GBP.
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Opportunity data states value_max: 1400000 GBP.
Pricing model and commercial terms
98% confidence
Unknown; YPO is seeking market feedback on commercial arrangements and pricing approaches.
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“YPO is seeking feedback on... Commercial arrangements and pricing approaches.”
Delivery
Delivery geography
95% confidence
United Kingdom.
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Delivery location is stated as UK, United Kingdom.
Contract delivery dates
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No contract start or end dates are provided.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Procurement status
99% confidence
Upcoming early-stage preliminary market engagement; it is not an open tender.
View supporting evidence
The opportunity is marked planning/upcoming and described as “preliminary market engagement”.
Engagement purpose
99% confidence
To inform development of a replacement framework for Framework 1155.
View supporting evidence
“The purpose of this exercise is to gather supplier feedback and market intelligence to inform the replacement framework.”
Response use
99% confidence
Market research only; responses will not form part of a future tender evaluation.
View supporting evidence
“Responses will be used for market research purposes only and will not form part of any future tender evaluation.”
Future procurement
99% confidence
Any future opportunity will be conducted under the Procurement Act 2023; YPO may elect not to proceed.
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“Any future procurement opportunity will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.” / “YPO reserves the right not to proceed with any subsequent procurement exercise.”
Submission deadline
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No submission deadline is provided.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
No commitment to procure
99% confidence
YPO may not launch a subsequent procurement.
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“YPO reserves the right not to proceed with any subsequent procurement exercise.”
Engagement is not a tender
99% confidence
Participation does not confer an advantage and responses will not be evaluated in a future tender.
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“Participation in this engagement exercise will not confer any advantage in any future procurement process.”
Future requirements uncertain
98% confidence
Final scope, lots, commercial terms, procurement route, timetable and tender submission requirements are unknown at this planned-engagement stage.
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The notice is for preliminary market engagement and does not state these future tender details.
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