Recycling Boxes
Braintree District Council · Local authority
In brief
Braintree District Council awarded this contract to Straight Ltd (t/a IPL Plastics) on 18 February 2026.
The notice gives a value of £1,312,800 including VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 5 December 2025.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Black boxes with black lids 5 December 2025 to 4 December 2028 What this lot coversThe provision and delivery of 55 litre kerbside recycling boxes. Anticipated Year 1 volume of 50,000 units with removeable lids for bulk delivery and 800 units per annum thereafter. This Lot may include design/printing or it may not depending on cost/budget. | — | £656,400 |
| Black boxes with coloured lids 5 December 2025 to 4 December 2028 What this lot coversThe provision and delivery of 55 litre kerbside recycling boxes. Anticipated Year 1 volume of 50,000 units with removeable coloured lids for bulk delivery, followed by 800 units per annum thereafter. This Lot may include design/printing or it may not. | — | £656,400 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Ltd (t/a IPL Plastics) 1 bid received | Black boxes with black lids | £278,786 | Awarded 9 January 2026 18 February 2026 to 17 February 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 061133-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 001895-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 022736-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
43Awards
36Suppliers it has used most
- Happe Contracts Limited3 contracts
- Hags-Smp Limited2 contracts
- Approved Electrical Installations Ltd1 contract
- Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited1 contract
- Balm & Davies Ltd1 contract
- Bendcrete Leisure Limited1 contract
- Bernhards Sports Surfaces Limited1 contract
- Chris Tivey Associates Ltd1 contract
From notice 061133-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 1 October 2025, last updated 13 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.