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Reusable Bags

Issued by Braintree District Council · via UK Find a Tender Service

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Published
9 Sept 2026
Closes
18 Sept 2026
Value
GBP 1,50,000
Reference
EPP0216-L8
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Water & Environment
Type
goods

Details

Introduction

Braintree District Council (BDC) is undertaking market engagement for the potential procurement of it's reusable sacks for recycling for commercial customers and residents of flats. Your feedback will be invaluable in helping us ensure the contract is structured in a way which delivers value for money, promotes sustainability and supports innovation. Below are key areas of interest. Please provide responses where applicable. You are not required to answer every question, please focus on areas relevant to your expertise or service offering. Background Simpler Recycling requires that residents and businesses separate their recycling in to various streams as follows; DMR - plastic, glass, cans/Paper and Card/Food/Green waste BDC have provided bins and or boxes to residents and businesses to hold their recycling. However alternative solutions need to be sought for some commercial customer who do not have space for these receptacles as there is no provision for plastic sacks for recycling moving forward. It is therefore anticipated that some customers may require reusable sacks for these recycling streams. A solution is also being sort for resident of flats to take their recycling to their large communal bins from their property and it is BDCs intention to supply suitable reusable bags to assist these residents. Anticipated Timeline

Market engagement issued: 8th September 2026

Market engagement response deadline: 18th September 2026 at 12:00

Tender issued: To be confirmed following outcome and analysis of Market Engagement

Contract commencement: To be confirmed following outcome and analysis of Market Engagement

Following the market engagement response deadline, Essex Procurement Partnership and Braintree District Council will review the packs. EPP and BDC reserves the right to reach out to you following this activity at our own discretion.

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